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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.55, 2,771.33 and 921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.55, 2,771.33 and 921.72 is: 1,382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.55 : 2,771.33 = 921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.55/2,771.33 = 921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.55x = 2,771.33 × 921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.55x = 2,554,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,385.68/1,847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.58

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