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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.52, 2,403.96 and 1,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.52, 2,403.96 and 1,346.96 is: 1,859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.52 : 2,403.96 = 1,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.52/2,403.96 = 1,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.52x = 2,403.96 × 1,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.52x = 3,238,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,037.96/1,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.32

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