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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.83, 2,400.35 and 1,110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.83, 2,400.35 and 1,110.18 is: 1,532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.83 : 2,400.35 = 1,110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.83/2,400.35 = 1,110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.83x = 2,400.35 × 1,110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.83x = 2,664,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,820.56/1,738.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.54

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