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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,839.96, 2,759.36 and 607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,839.96, 2,759.36 and 607.12 is: 910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,839.96 : 2,759.36 = 607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,839.96/2,759.36 = 607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,839.96x = 2,759.36 × 607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,839.96x = 1,675,252.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,252.71/1,839.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.48

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