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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.83, 2,412.80 and 1,244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.83, 2,412.80 and 1,244.01 is: 1,717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.83 : 2,412.80 = 1,244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.83/2,412.80 = 1,244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.83x = 2,412.80 × 1,244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.83x = 3,001,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,541.11/1,747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.30

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