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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.39, 2,768.78 and 1,187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.39, 2,768.78 and 1,187.51 is: 1,779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.39 : 2,768.78 = 1,187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.39/2,768.78 = 1,187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.39x = 2,768.78 × 1,187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.39x = 3,287,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,963.83/1,847.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.79

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