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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.24, 2,747.79 and 909.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.24, 2,747.79 and 909.46 is: 1,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.24 : 2,747.79 = 909.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.24/2,747.79 = 909.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.24x = 2,747.79 × 909.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.24x = 2,498,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,999.93/1,833.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.16

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