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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.13, 2,402.84 and 995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.13, 2,402.84 and 995.26 is: 1,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.13 : 2,402.84 = 995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.13/2,402.84 = 995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.13x = 2,402.84 × 995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.13x = 2,391,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,445.56/1,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.50

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