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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.46, 2,606.87 and 1,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.46, 2,606.87 and 1,008.24 is: 1,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.46 : 2,606.87 = 1,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.46/2,606.87 = 1,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.46x = 2,606.87 × 1,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.46x = 2,628,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,345.57/1,738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.89

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