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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.38, 2,760.28 and 670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.38, 2,760.28 and 670.34 is: 1,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.38 : 2,760.28 = 670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.38/2,760.28 = 670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.38x = 2,760.28 × 670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.38x = 1,850,326.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,326.10/1,840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.40

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