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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.52, 2,403.15 and 995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.52, 2,403.15 and 995.54 is: 1,373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.52 : 2,403.15 = 995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.52/2,403.15 = 995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.52x = 2,403.15 × 995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.52x = 2,392,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,431.95/1,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.76

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