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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.01, 2,411.96 and 1,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.01, 2,411.96 and 1,049.39 is: 1,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.01 : 2,411.96 = 1,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.01/2,411.96 = 1,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.01x = 2,411.96 × 1,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.01x = 2,531,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,074.64/1,748.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.97

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