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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.26, 2,610.18 and 1,008.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.26, 2,610.18 and 1,008.36 is: 1,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.26 : 2,610.18 = 1,008.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.26/2,610.18 = 1,008.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.26x = 2,610.18 × 1,008.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.26x = 2,632,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,001.10/1,738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.16

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