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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.96, 2,618.34 and 924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.96, 2,618.34 and 924.50 is: 1,384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.96 : 2,618.34 = 924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.96/2,618.34 = 924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.96x = 2,618.34 × 924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.96x = 2,420,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,655.33/1,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.85

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