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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.24, 2,617.98 and 1,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.24, 2,617.98 and 1,220.20 is: 1,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.24 : 2,617.98 = 1,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.24/2,617.98 = 1,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.24x = 2,617.98 × 1,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.24x = 3,194,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,459.20/1,747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.29

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