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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.41, 2,416.69 and 1,279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.41, 2,416.69 and 1,279.55 is: 1,764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.41 : 2,416.69 = 1,279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.41/2,416.69 = 1,279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.41x = 2,416.69 × 1,279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.41x = 3,092,269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,269.29/1,752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.59

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