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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,902.64, 4,353.94 and 1,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,902.64, 4,353.94 and 1,171.24 is: 1,756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,902.64 : 4,353.94 = 1,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,902.64/4,353.94 = 1,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,902.64x = 4,353.94 × 1,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,902.64x = 5,099,508.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,508.69/2,902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.85

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