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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.96, 2,613.06 and 616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.96, 2,613.06 and 616.11 is: 924.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.96 : 2,613.06 = 616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.96/2,613.06 = 616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.96x = 2,613.06 × 616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.96x = 1,609,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,932.40/1,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.21

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