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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.95, 2,762.06 and 867.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.95, 2,762.06 and 867.11 is: 1,300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.95 : 2,762.06 = 867.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.95/2,762.06 = 867.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.95x = 2,762.06 × 867.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.95x = 2,394,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,991.70/1,840.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.95

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