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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.14, 2,762.15 and 975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.14, 2,762.15 and 975.26 is: 1,463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.14 : 2,762.15 = 975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.14/2,762.15 = 975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.14x = 2,762.15 × 975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.14x = 2,693,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,814.41/1,841.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.12

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