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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.17, 2,624.98 and 1,135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.17, 2,624.98 and 1,135.26 is: 1,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.17 : 2,624.98 = 1,135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.17/2,624.98 = 1,135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.17x = 2,624.98 × 1,135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.17x = 2,980,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,038.52/1,751.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.74

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