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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.47, 2,623.79 and 1,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.47, 2,623.79 and 1,166.10 is: 1,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.47 : 2,623.79 = 1,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.47/2,623.79 = 1,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.47x = 2,623.79 × 1,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.47x = 3,059,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,594.60/1,747.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.87

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