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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.30, 4,361.25 and 1,174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.30, 4,361.25 and 1,174.94 is: 1,763.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.30 : 4,361.25 = 1,174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.30/4,361.25 = 1,174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.30x = 4,361.25 × 1,174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.30x = 5,124,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,207.08/2,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.14

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