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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.33, 2,751.48 and 908.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.33, 2,751.48 and 908.85 is: 1,364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.33 : 2,751.48 = 908.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.33/2,751.48 = 908.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.33x = 2,751.48 × 908.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.33x = 2,500,682.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,500,682.60/1,833.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.01

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