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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.33, 2,771.19 and 751.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.33, 2,771.19 and 751.53 is: 1,127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.33 : 2,771.19 = 751.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.33/2,771.19 = 751.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.33x = 2,771.19 × 751.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.33x = 2,082,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,632.42/1,847.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.38

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