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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.79, 2,761.72 and 1,024.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.79, 2,761.72 and 1,024.65 is: 1,533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.79 : 2,761.72 = 1,024.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.79/2,761.72 = 1,024.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.79x = 2,761.72 × 1,024.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.79x = 2,829,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,793.84/1,845.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.11

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