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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.76, 4,360.26 and 1,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.76, 4,360.26 and 1,174.52 is: 1,762.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.76 : 4,360.26 = 1,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.76/4,360.26 = 1,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.76x = 4,360.26 × 1,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.76x = 5,121,212.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,212.58/2,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.43

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