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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.36, 4,069.08 and 1,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.36, 4,069.08 and 1,174 is: 1,760.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.36 : 4,069.08 = 1,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.36/4,069.08 = 1,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.36x = 4,069.08 × 1,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.36x = 4,777,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,099.92/2,713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.58

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