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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.44, 2,403.14 and 995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.44, 2,403.14 and 995.30 is: 1,373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.44 : 2,403.14 = 995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.44/2,403.14 = 995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.44x = 2,403.14 × 995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.44x = 2,391,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,845.24/1,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.49

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