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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.20, 3,708.86 and 1,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.20, 3,708.86 and 1,159.32 is: 1,737.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.20 : 3,708.86 = 1,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.20/3,708.86 = 1,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.20x = 3,708.86 × 1,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.20x = 4,299,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,755.58/2,474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.84

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