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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.13, 3,711.60 and 1,174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.13, 3,711.60 and 1,174.89 is: 1,762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.13 : 3,711.60 = 1,174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.13/3,711.60 = 1,174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.13x = 3,711.60 × 1,174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.13x = 4,360,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,721.72/2,474.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.53

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