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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.65, 2,763.42 and 1,151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.65, 2,763.42 and 1,151.59 is: 1,725.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.65 : 2,763.42 = 1,151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.65/2,763.42 = 1,151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.65x = 2,763.42 × 1,151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.65x = 3,182,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,326.84/1,844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.17

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