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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.39, 2,616.59 and 924.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.39, 2,616.59 and 924.27 is: 1,386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.39 : 2,616.59 = 924.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.39/2,616.59 = 924.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.39x = 2,616.59 × 924.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.39x = 2,418,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,435.64/1,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.41

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