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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.07, 2,402.73 and 995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.07, 2,402.73 and 995.06 is: 1,373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.07 : 2,402.73 = 995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.07/2,402.73 = 995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.07x = 2,402.73 × 995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.07x = 2,390,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,866.52/1,741.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.21

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