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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.46, 4,882.62 and 1,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.46, 4,882.62 and 1,174.41 is: 1,761.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.46 : 4,882.62 = 1,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.46/4,882.62 = 1,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.46x = 4,882.62 × 1,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.46x = 5,734,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,197.75/3,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.95

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