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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854, 2,774.46 and 1,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854, 2,774.46 and 1,161 is: 1,737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854 : 2,774.46 = 1,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854/2,774.46 = 1,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854x = 2,774.46 × 1,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854x = 3,221,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,148.06/1,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.40

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