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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.89, 2,411.39 and 1,001.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.89, 2,411.39 and 1,001.45 is: 1,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.89 : 2,411.39 = 1,001.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.89/2,411.39 = 1,001.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.89x = 2,411.39 × 1,001.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.89x = 2,414,886.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,886.52/1,747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.60

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