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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.58, 4,113.93 and 1,185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.58, 4,113.93 and 1,185.32 is: 1,776.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.58 : 4,113.93 = 1,185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.58/4,113.93 = 1,185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.58x = 4,113.93 × 1,185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.58x = 4,876,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,319.93/2,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.71

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