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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.97, 4,723.58 and 1,174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.97, 4,723.58 and 1,174.84 is: 1,761.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.97 : 4,723.58 = 1,174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.97/4,723.58 = 1,174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.97x = 4,723.58 × 1,174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.97x = 5,549,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549,434.37/3,149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.74

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