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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.10, 2,762.08 and 746.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.10, 2,762.08 and 746.22 is: 1,119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.10 : 2,762.08 = 746.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.10/2,762.08 = 746.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.10x = 2,762.08 × 746.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.10x = 2,061,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,119.34/1,841.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.50

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