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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.64, 2,623.32 and 1,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.64, 2,623.32 and 1,285.96 is: 1,930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.64 : 2,623.32 = 1,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.64/2,623.32 = 1,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.64x = 2,623.32 × 1,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.64x = 3,373,484.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,484.59/1,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.31

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