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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.51, 2,770.52 and 1,188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.51, 2,770.52 and 1,188.73 is: 1,783.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.51 : 2,770.52 = 1,188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.51/2,770.52 = 1,188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.51x = 2,770.52 × 1,188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.51x = 3,293,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,400.24/1,846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.58

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