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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.71, 2,619.21 and 1,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.71, 2,619.21 and 1,131.12 is: 1,695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.71 : 2,619.21 = 1,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.71/2,619.21 = 1,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.71x = 2,619.21 × 1,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.71x = 2,962,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,640.82/1,747.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.16

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