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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.62, 2,756.54 and 913.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.62, 2,756.54 and 913.79 is: 1,369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.62 : 2,756.54 = 913.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.62/2,756.54 = 913.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.62x = 2,756.54 × 913.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.62x = 2,518,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,884.90/1,839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.25

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