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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.84, 2,619.12 and 1,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.84, 2,619.12 and 1,360.96 is: 2,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.84 : 2,619.12 = 1,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.84/2,619.12 = 1,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.84x = 2,619.12 × 1,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.84x = 3,564,517.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,517.56/1,747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.38

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