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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.81, 2,771.32 and 751.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.81, 2,771.32 and 751.09 is: 1,127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.81 : 2,771.32 = 751.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.81/2,771.32 = 751.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.81x = 2,771.32 × 751.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.81x = 2,081,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,510.74/1,846.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.08

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