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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.50, 2,404.49 and 1,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.50, 2,404.49 and 1,218.24 is: 1,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.50 : 2,404.49 = 1,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.50/2,404.49 = 1,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.50x = 2,404.49 × 1,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.50x = 2,929,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,239.81/1,741.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.02

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