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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.46, 2,615.86 and 1,014.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.46, 2,615.86 and 1,014.24 is: 1,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.46 : 2,615.86 = 1,014.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.46/2,615.86 = 1,014.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.46x = 2,615.86 × 1,014.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.46x = 2,653,109.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,109.85/1,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.88

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