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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.99, 2,768.22 and 749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.99, 2,768.22 and 749.44 is: 1,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.99 : 2,768.22 = 749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.99/2,768.22 = 749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.99x = 2,768.22 × 749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.99x = 2,074,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,597.21/1,844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.45

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