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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.62, 2,621.79 and 1,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.62, 2,621.79 and 1,341.90 is: 2,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.62 : 2,621.79 = 1,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.62/2,621.79 = 1,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.62x = 2,621.79 × 1,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.62x = 3,518,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,180.00/1,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.13

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