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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.49, 2,757.64 and 913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.49, 2,757.64 and 913.75 is: 1,370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.49 : 2,757.64 = 913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.49/2,757.64 = 913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.49x = 2,757.64 × 913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.49x = 2,519,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,793.55/1,838.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.58

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