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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.67, 2,759.81 and 1,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.67, 2,759.81 and 1,175.30 is: 1,758.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.67 : 2,759.81 = 1,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.67/2,759.81 = 1,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.67x = 2,759.81 × 1,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.67x = 3,243,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,585.02/1,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.36

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