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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.51, 2,693.05 and 916.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.51, 2,693.05 and 916.46 is: 1,375.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.51 : 2,693.05 = 916.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.51/2,693.05 = 916.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.51x = 2,693.05 × 916.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.51x = 2,468,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,072.60/1,794.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.35

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