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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.10, 2,767.65 and 981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.10, 2,767.65 and 981.10 is: 1,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.10 : 2,767.65 = 981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.10/2,767.65 = 981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.10x = 2,767.65 × 981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.10x = 2,715,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,341.42/1,845.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.65

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