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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.83, 2,759.23 and 904.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.83, 2,759.23 and 904.42 is: 1,355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.83 : 2,759.23 = 904.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.83/2,759.23 = 904.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.83x = 2,759.23 × 904.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.83x = 2,495,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,497.01/1,840.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.64

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