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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.13, 4,114.95 and 1,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.13, 4,114.95 and 1,183.40 is: 1,774.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.13 : 4,114.95 = 1,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.13/4,114.95 = 1,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.13x = 4,114.95 × 1,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.13x = 4,869,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,611.26/2,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.56

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