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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.44, 2,411.55 and 1,001.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.44, 2,411.55 and 1,001.43 is: 1,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.44 : 2,411.55 = 1,001.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.44/2,411.55 = 1,001.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.44x = 2,411.55 × 1,001.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.44x = 2,414,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,998.52/1,747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.02

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