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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.13, 2,410.83 and 1,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.13, 2,410.83 and 1,001.12 is: 1,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.13 : 2,410.83 = 1,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.13/2,410.83 = 1,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.13x = 2,410.83 × 1,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.13x = 2,413,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,518.08/1,747.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.42

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