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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.02, 2,760.96 and 608.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.02, 2,760.96 and 608.11 is: 911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.02 : 2,760.96 = 608.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.02/2,760.96 = 608.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.02x = 2,760.96 × 608.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.02x = 1,678,967.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,967.39/1,841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.98

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