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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.33, 2,411.37 and 1,001.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.33, 2,411.37 and 1,001.41 is: 1,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.33 : 2,411.37 = 1,001.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.33/2,411.37 = 1,001.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.33x = 2,411.37 × 1,001.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.33x = 2,414,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,770.03/1,747.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.98

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