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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.94, 2,766.11 and 748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.94, 2,766.11 and 748.42 is: 1,122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.94 : 2,766.11 = 748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.94/2,766.11 = 748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.94x = 2,766.11 × 748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.94x = 2,070,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,212.05/1,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.71

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