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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.22, 2,411.12 and 1,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.22, 2,411.12 and 1,001.14 is: 1,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.22 : 2,411.12 = 1,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.22/2,411.12 = 1,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.22x = 2,411.12 × 1,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.22x = 2,413,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,868.68/1,747.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.55

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