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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.64, 2,771.84 and 752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.64, 2,771.84 and 752.01 is: 1,128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.64 : 2,771.84 = 752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.64/2,771.84 = 752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.64x = 2,771.84 × 752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.64x = 2,084,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,451.40/1,847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.17

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