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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.81, 2,763.82 and 746.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.81, 2,763.82 and 746.09 is: 1,119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.81 : 2,763.82 = 746.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.81/2,763.82 = 746.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.81x = 2,763.82 × 746.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.81x = 2,062,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,048.17/1,841.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.58

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