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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.51, 4,881.83 and 1,174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.51, 4,881.83 and 1,174.67 is: 1,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.51 : 4,881.83 = 1,174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.51/4,881.83 = 1,174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.51x = 4,881.83 × 1,174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.51x = 5,734,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,539.25/3,254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.03

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