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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.82, 2,762.84 and 746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.82, 2,762.84 and 746.20 is: 1,119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.82 : 2,762.84 = 746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.82/2,762.84 = 746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.82x = 2,762.84 × 746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.82x = 2,061,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,631.21/1,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.34

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