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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.37, 2,619.93 and 926.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.37, 2,619.93 and 926.03 is: 1,388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.37 : 2,619.93 = 926.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.37/2,619.93 = 926.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.37x = 2,619.93 × 926.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.37x = 2,426,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,129.15/1,747.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.45

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