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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.89, 2,761.35 and 866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.89, 2,761.35 and 866.28 is: 1,299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.89 : 2,761.35 = 866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.89/2,761.35 = 866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.89x = 2,761.35 × 866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.89x = 2,392,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,102.28/1,840.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.43

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