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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.51, 2,691.55 and 915.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.51, 2,691.55 and 915.46 is: 1,373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.51 : 2,691.55 = 915.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.51/2,691.55 = 915.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.51x = 2,691.55 × 915.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.51x = 2,464,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,016.48/1,793.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.85

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