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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.34, 2,761.90 and 1,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.34, 2,761.90 and 1,183.59 is: 1,773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.34 : 2,761.90 = 1,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.34/2,761.90 = 1,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.34x = 2,761.90 × 1,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.34x = 3,268,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,954.26/1,843.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.39

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