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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.68, 3,952.67 and 1,174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.68, 3,952.67 and 1,174.25 is: 1,761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.68 : 3,952.67 = 1,174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.68/3,952.67 = 1,174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.68x = 3,952.67 × 1,174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.68x = 4,641,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,426.76/2,634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.66

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