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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.02, 2,403.08 and 995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.02, 2,403.08 and 995.37 is: 1,373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.02 : 2,403.08 = 995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.02/2,403.08 = 995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.02x = 2,403.08 × 995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.02x = 2,391,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,953.74/1,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.88

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