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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.89, 4,116.08 and 1,184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.89, 4,116.08 and 1,184.15 is: 1,775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.89 : 4,116.08 = 1,184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.89/4,116.08 = 1,184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.89x = 4,116.08 × 1,184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.89x = 4,874,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874,029.63/2,744.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.67

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