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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.70, 3,952.97 and 1,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.70, 3,952.97 and 1,174.88 is: 1,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.70 : 3,952.97 = 1,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.70/3,952.97 = 1,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.70x = 3,952.97 × 1,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.70x = 4,644,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,265.39/2,634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.73

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