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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.26, 2,410.74 and 1,084.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.26, 2,410.74 and 1,084.14 is: 1,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.26 : 2,410.74 = 1,084.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.26/2,410.74 = 1,084.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.26x = 2,410.74 × 1,084.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.26x = 2,613,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,579.66/1,747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.82

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