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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.90, 3,955.08 and 1,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.90, 3,955.08 and 1,174.90 is: 1,762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.90 : 3,955.08 = 1,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.90/3,955.08 = 1,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.90x = 3,955.08 × 1,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.90x = 4,646,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,823.49/2,635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.90

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