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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.26, 2,761.56 and 670.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.26, 2,761.56 and 670.15 is: 1,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.26 : 2,761.56 = 670.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.26/2,761.56 = 670.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.26x = 2,761.56 × 670.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.26x = 1,850,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,650.85/1,840.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.65

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