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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.84, 2,611.92 and 1,047.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.84, 2,611.92 and 1,047.99 is: 1,572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.84 : 2,611.92 = 1,047.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.84/2,611.92 = 1,047.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.84x = 2,611.92 × 1,047.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.84x = 2,737,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,266.04/1,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.38

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