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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.95, 2,411.98 and 1,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.95, 2,411.98 and 1,001.84 is: 1,382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.95 : 2,411.98 = 1,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.95/2,411.98 = 1,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.95x = 2,411.98 × 1,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.95x = 2,416,418.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,418.04/1,747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.43

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