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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.90, 2,412.24 and 1,002.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.90, 2,412.24 and 1,002.10 is: 1,382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.90 : 2,412.24 = 1,002.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.90/2,412.24 = 1,002.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.90x = 2,412.24 × 1,002.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.90x = 2,417,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,305.70/1,747.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.98

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