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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.41, 2,410.57 and 1,117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.41, 2,410.57 and 1,117.59 is: 1,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.41 : 2,410.57 = 1,117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.41/2,410.57 = 1,117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.41x = 2,410.57 × 1,117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.41x = 2,694,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,028.93/1,747.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.73

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