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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.91, 2,759.36 and 917.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.91, 2,759.36 and 917.15 is: 1,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.91 : 2,759.36 = 917.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.91/2,759.36 = 917.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.91x = 2,759.36 × 917.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.91x = 2,530,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,728.64/1,840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.72

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