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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.66, 3,953.49 and 1,174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.66, 3,953.49 and 1,174.42 is: 1,761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.66 : 3,953.49 = 1,174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.66/3,953.49 = 1,174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.66x = 3,953.49 × 1,174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.66x = 4,643,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,057.73/2,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.63

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