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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.61, 5,268.33 and 1,174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.61, 5,268.33 and 1,174.23 is: 1,761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.61 : 5,268.33 = 1,174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.61/5,268.33 = 1,174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.61x = 5,268.33 × 1,174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.61x = 6,186,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,186,231.14/3,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.15

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