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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.86, 2,614.68 and 1,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.86, 2,614.68 and 1,253.34 is: 1,881.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.86 : 2,614.68 = 1,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.86/2,614.68 = 1,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.86x = 2,614.68 × 1,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.86x = 3,277,083.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,083.03/1,741.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.37

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