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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.10, 2,756.82 and 913.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.10, 2,756.82 and 913.36 is: 1,369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.10 : 2,756.82 = 913.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.10/2,756.82 = 913.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.10x = 2,756.82 × 913.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.10x = 2,517,969.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,969.12/1,838.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.88

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