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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.63, 2,621.94 and 1,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.63, 2,621.94 and 1,046.54 is: 1,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.63 : 2,621.94 = 1,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.63/2,621.94 = 1,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.63x = 2,621.94 × 1,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.63x = 2,743,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,965.09/1,748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.21

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