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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.51, 2,774.87 and 971.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.51, 2,774.87 and 971.79 is: 1,456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.51 : 2,774.87 = 971.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.51/2,774.87 = 971.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.51x = 2,774.87 × 971.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.51x = 2,696,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,590.92/1,851.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.43

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