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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,773.51, 2,447.46 and 1,184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,773.51, 2,447.46 and 1,184.10 is: 1,634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,773.51 : 2,447.46 = 1,184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,773.51/2,447.46 = 1,184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,773.51x = 2,447.46 × 1,184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,773.51x = 2,898,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,037.39/1,773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.07

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