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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.84, 2,756.73 and 451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.84, 2,756.73 and 451.15 is: 676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.84 : 2,756.73 = 451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.84/2,756.73 = 451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.84x = 2,756.73 × 451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.84x = 1,243,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,698.74/1,837.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.72

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