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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.58, 2,402.89 and 1,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.58, 2,402.89 and 1,347.92 is: 1,859.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.58 : 2,402.89 = 1,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.58/2,402.89 = 1,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.58x = 2,402.89 × 1,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.58x = 3,238,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,888.10/1,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.75

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