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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,739.56, 2,610.86 and 1,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,739.56, 2,610.86 and 1,008.13 is: 1,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,739.56 : 2,610.86 = 1,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,739.56/2,610.86 = 1,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,739.56x = 2,610.86 × 1,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,739.56x = 2,632,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,086.29/1,739.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.08

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