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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.63, 5,270.73 and 1,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.63, 5,270.73 and 1,174.08 is: 1,760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.63 : 5,270.73 = 1,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.63/5,270.73 = 1,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.63x = 5,270.73 × 1,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.63x = 6,188,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,258.68/3,514.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.71

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