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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.38, 4,881.87 and 1,174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.38, 4,881.87 and 1,174.91 is: 1,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.38 : 4,881.87 = 1,174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.38/4,881.87 = 1,174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.38x = 4,881.87 × 1,174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.38x = 5,735,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,735,733.47/3,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.47

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