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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.38, 3,711.58 and 1,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.38, 3,711.58 and 1,175.14 is: 1,762.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.38 : 3,711.58 = 1,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.38/3,711.58 = 1,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.38x = 3,711.58 × 1,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.38x = 4,361,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,626.12/2,474.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.71

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