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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.49, 4,110.65 and 1,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.49, 4,110.65 and 1,179.26 is: 1,770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.49 : 4,110.65 = 1,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.49/4,110.65 = 1,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.49x = 4,110.65 × 1,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.49x = 4,847,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,525.12/2,738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.15

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