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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.98, 2,410.02 and 1,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.98, 2,410.02 and 1,117.46 is: 1,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.98 : 2,410.02 = 1,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.98/2,410.02 = 1,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.98x = 2,410.02 × 1,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.98x = 2,693,106.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,106.97/1,747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.70

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