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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.12, 2,761.67 and 745.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.12, 2,761.67 and 745.47 is: 1,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.12 : 2,761.67 = 745.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.12/2,761.67 = 745.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.12x = 2,761.67 × 745.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.12x = 2,058,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,738.41/1,841.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.20

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