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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.35, 2,410.21 and 1,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.35, 2,410.21 and 1,083.42 is: 1,495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.35 : 2,410.21 = 1,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.35/2,410.21 = 1,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.35x = 2,410.21 × 1,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.35x = 2,611,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,262.03/1,746.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.27

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