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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.78, 2,411.57 and 1,001.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.78, 2,411.57 and 1,001.77 is: 1,382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.78 : 2,411.57 = 1,001.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.78/2,411.57 = 1,001.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.78x = 2,411.57 × 1,001.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.78x = 2,415,834.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,834.95/1,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.23

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