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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.51, 2,613.43 and 962.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.51, 2,613.43 and 962.09 is: 1,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.51 : 2,613.43 = 962.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.51/2,613.43 = 962.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.51x = 2,613.43 × 962.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.51x = 2,514,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,352.80/1,741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.78

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