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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.38, 2,411.88 and 1,083.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.38, 2,411.88 and 1,083.90 is: 1,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.38 : 2,411.88 = 1,083.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.38/2,411.88 = 1,083.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.38x = 2,411.88 × 1,083.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.38x = 2,614,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,236.73/1,747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.09

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