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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.16, 3,952.26 and 1,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.16, 3,952.26 and 1,174.04 is: 1,760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.16 : 3,952.26 = 1,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.16/3,952.26 = 1,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.16x = 3,952.26 × 1,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.16x = 4,640,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,111.33/2,635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.85

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