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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.62, 2,766.90 and 871.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.62, 2,766.90 and 871.42 is: 1,307.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.62 : 2,766.90 = 871.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.62/2,766.90 = 871.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.62x = 2,766.90 × 871.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.62x = 2,411,132.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,132.00/1,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.12

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