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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.87, 2,757.25 and 913.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.87, 2,757.25 and 913.86 is: 1,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.87 : 2,757.25 = 913.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.87/2,757.25 = 913.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.87x = 2,757.25 × 913.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.87x = 2,519,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,740.49/1,837.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.02

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