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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.55, 2,771.91 and 751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.55, 2,771.91 and 751.26 is: 1,127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.55 : 2,771.91 = 751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.55/2,771.91 = 751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.55x = 2,771.91 × 751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.55x = 2,082,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,425.11/1,847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.13

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