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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.19, 3,708.86 and 1,176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.19, 3,708.86 and 1,176.57 is: 1,763.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.19 : 3,708.86 = 1,176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.19/3,708.86 = 1,176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.19x = 3,708.86 × 1,176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.19x = 4,363,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,727.53/2,474.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.70

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