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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.72, 2,404.36 and 1,113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.72, 2,404.36 and 1,113.10 is: 1,536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.72 : 2,404.36 = 1,113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.72/2,404.36 = 1,113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.72x = 2,404.36 × 1,113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.72x = 2,676,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,293.12/1,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.58

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