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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.34, 2,622.72 and 1,283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.34, 2,622.72 and 1,283.81 is: 1,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.34 : 2,622.72 = 1,283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.34/2,622.72 = 1,283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.34x = 2,622.72 × 1,283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.34x = 3,367,074.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,074.16/1,747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.98

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