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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.82, 2,612.72 and 1,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.82, 2,612.72 and 1,010.89 is: 1,516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.82 : 2,612.72 = 1,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.82/2,612.72 = 1,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.82x = 2,612.72 × 1,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.82x = 2,641,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,178.31/1,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.34

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