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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.24, 2,774.40 and 1,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.24, 2,774.40 and 1,747.20 is: 2,411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.24 : 2,774.40 = 1,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.24/2,774.40 = 1,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.24x = 2,774.40 × 1,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.24x = 4,847,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,847,431.68/2,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.37

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