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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.49, 2,757.93 and 914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.49, 2,757.93 and 914.28 is: 1,371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.49 : 2,757.93 = 914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.49/2,757.93 = 914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.49x = 2,757.93 × 914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.49x = 2,521,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,520.24/1,838.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.52

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