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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714, 4,071 and 1,176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714, 4,071 and 1,176.08 is: 1,764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714 : 4,071 = 1,176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714/4,071 = 1,176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714x = 4,071 × 1,176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714x = 4,787,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,821.68/2,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.12

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