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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.76, 2,618.57 and 924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.76, 2,618.57 and 924.23 is: 1,384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.76 : 2,618.57 = 924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.76/2,618.57 = 924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.76x = 2,618.57 × 924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.76x = 2,420,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,143.24/1,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.71

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