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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744, 4,117.62 and 1,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744, 4,117.62 and 1,183.96 is: 1,776.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744 : 4,117.62 = 1,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744/4,117.62 = 1,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744x = 4,117.62 × 1,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744x = 4,875,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,097.38/2,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.64

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