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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.47, 2,758.59 and 916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.47, 2,758.59 and 916.67 is: 1,373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.47 : 2,758.59 = 916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.47/2,758.59 = 916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.47x = 2,758.59 × 916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.47x = 2,528,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,702.90/1,840.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.94

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