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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.74, 2,771.59 and 461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.74, 2,771.59 and 461.07 is: 691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.74 : 2,771.59 = 461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.74/2,771.59 = 461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.74x = 2,771.59 × 461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.74x = 1,277,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,902.78/1,847.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.60

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