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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.11, 2,766.15 and 747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.11, 2,766.15 and 747.73 is: 1,121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.11 : 2,766.15 = 747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.11/2,766.15 = 747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.11x = 2,766.15 × 747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.11x = 2,068,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,333.34/1,844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.59

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