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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.27, 2,411.25 and 1,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.27, 2,411.25 and 1,354.82 is: 1,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.27 : 2,411.25 = 1,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.27/2,411.25 = 1,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.27x = 2,411.25 × 1,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.27x = 3,266,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,809.73/1,747.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.67

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