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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.51, 2,403.50 and 995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.51, 2,403.50 and 995.54 is: 1,373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.51 : 2,403.50 = 995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.51/2,403.50 = 995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.51x = 2,403.50 × 995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.51x = 2,392,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,779.71/1,741.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.97

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