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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.32, 3,709.32 and 1,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.32, 3,709.32 and 1,174.04 is: 1,759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.32 : 3,709.32 = 1,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.32/3,709.32 = 1,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.32x = 3,709.32 × 1,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.32x = 4,354,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,890.05/2,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.32

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