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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.07, 2,761.52 and 1,192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.07, 2,761.52 and 1,192.46 is: 1,786.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.07 : 2,761.52 = 1,192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.07/2,761.52 = 1,192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.07x = 2,761.52 × 1,192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.07x = 3,292,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,982.37/1,843.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.69

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