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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.74, 2,769.30 and 1,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.74, 2,769.30 and 1,151.64 is: 1,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.74 : 2,769.30 = 1,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.74/2,769.30 = 1,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.74x = 2,769.30 × 1,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.74x = 3,189,236.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,236.65/1,843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.76

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