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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.78, 2,411.87 and 1,001.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.78, 2,411.87 and 1,001.21 is: 1,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.78 : 2,411.87 = 1,001.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.78/2,411.87 = 1,001.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.78x = 2,411.87 × 1,001.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.78x = 2,414,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,771.30/1,747.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.62

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