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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.68, 2,761.10 and 608.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.68, 2,761.10 and 608.06 is: 912.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.68 : 2,761.10 = 608.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.68/2,761.10 = 608.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.68x = 2,761.10 × 608.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.68x = 1,678,897.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,897.62/1,840.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.11

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