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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.49, 2,760.93 and 916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.49, 2,760.93 and 916.28 is: 1,374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.49 : 2,760.93 = 916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.49/2,760.93 = 916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.49x = 2,760.93 × 916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.49x = 2,529,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,771.14/1,840.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.51

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