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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.16, 2,615.66 and 1,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.16, 2,615.66 and 1,012.52 is: 1,521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.16 : 2,615.66 = 1,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.16/2,615.66 = 1,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.16x = 2,615.66 × 1,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.16x = 2,648,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,408.06/1,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.06

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