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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.35, 3,711.11 and 1,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.35, 3,711.11 and 1,158.24 is: 1,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.35 : 3,711.11 = 1,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.35/3,711.11 = 1,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.35x = 3,711.11 × 1,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.35x = 4,298,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,356.05/2,474.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.17

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