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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.88, 2,617.68 and 1,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.88, 2,617.68 and 1,333.64 is: 2,004.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.88 : 2,617.68 = 1,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.88/2,617.68 = 1,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.88x = 2,617.68 × 1,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.88x = 3,491,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,042.76/1,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.18

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