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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.57, 2,411.75 and 1,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.57, 2,411.75 and 1,001.76 is: 1,382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.57 : 2,411.75 = 1,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.57/2,411.75 = 1,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.57x = 2,411.75 × 1,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.57x = 2,415,994.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,994.68/1,747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.49

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