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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.46, 2,620.37 and 1,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.46, 2,620.37 and 1,017.24 is: 1,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.46 : 2,620.37 = 1,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.46/2,620.37 = 1,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.46x = 2,620.37 × 1,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.46x = 2,665,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,540.09/1,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.38

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