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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.16, 2,766.60 and 1,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.16, 2,766.60 and 1,074 is: 1,611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.16 : 2,766.60 = 1,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.16/2,766.60 = 1,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.16x = 2,766.60 × 1,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.16x = 2,971,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,328.40/1,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.21

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