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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.64, 4,609.52 and 1,774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.64, 4,609.52 and 1,774.64 is: 2,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.64 : 4,609.52 = 1,774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.64/4,609.52 = 1,774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.64x = 4,609.52 × 1,774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.64x = 8,180,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,238.57/3,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.55

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