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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.97, 2,761.39 and 608.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.97, 2,761.39 and 608.35 is: 912.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.97 : 2,761.39 = 608.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.97/2,761.39 = 608.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.97x = 2,761.39 × 608.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.97x = 1,679,891.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,891.61/1,840.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.50

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