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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.11, 2,411.22 and 1,001.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.11, 2,411.22 and 1,001.23 is: 1,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.11 : 2,411.22 = 1,001.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.11/2,411.22 = 1,001.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.11x = 2,411.22 × 1,001.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.11x = 2,414,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,185.80/1,747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.82

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