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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.51, 3,710.67 and 1,174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.51, 3,710.67 and 1,174.27 is: 1,761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.51 : 3,710.67 = 1,174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.51/3,710.67 = 1,174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.51x = 3,710.67 × 1,174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.51x = 4,357,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,328.46/2,473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.60

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