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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.58, 4,072.47 and 1,176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.58, 4,072.47 and 1,176.74 is: 1,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.58 : 4,072.47 = 1,176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.58/4,072.47 = 1,176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.58x = 4,072.47 × 1,176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.58x = 4,792,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,238.35/2,716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.07

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