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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.51, 2,761.28 and 744.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.51, 2,761.28 and 744.62 is: 1,117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.51 : 2,761.28 = 744.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.51/2,761.28 = 744.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.51x = 2,761.28 × 744.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.51x = 2,056,104.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,104.31/1,840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.14

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