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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.15, 2,441.65 and 1,181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.15, 2,441.65 and 1,181.47 is: 1,628.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.15 : 2,441.65 = 1,181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.15/2,441.65 = 1,181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.15x = 2,441.65 × 1,181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.15x = 2,884,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,736.23/1,771.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.74

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