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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.71, 2,411.82 and 1,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.71, 2,411.82 and 1,001.68 is: 1,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.71 : 2,411.82 = 1,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.71/2,411.82 = 1,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.71x = 2,411.82 × 1,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.71x = 2,415,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,865.83/1,747.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.30

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