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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.54, 4,151.61 and 1,844.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.54, 4,151.61 and 1,844.11 is: 2,762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.54 : 4,151.61 = 1,844.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.54/4,151.61 = 1,844.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.54x = 4,151.61 × 1,844.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.54x = 7,656,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656,030.71/2,771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.38

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