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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.40, 2,756.13 and 913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.40, 2,756.13 and 913 is: 1,370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.40 : 2,756.13 = 913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.40/2,756.13 = 913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.40x = 2,756.13 × 913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.40x = 2,516,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,346.69/1,836.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.26

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