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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.36, 2,624.96 and 1,132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.36, 2,624.96 and 1,132.91 is: 1,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.36 : 2,624.96 = 1,132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.36/2,624.96 = 1,132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.36x = 2,624.96 × 1,132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.36x = 2,973,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,824.64/1,749.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.95

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