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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.36, 2,762.33 and 608.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.36, 2,762.33 and 608.81 is: 913.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.36 : 2,762.33 = 608.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.36/2,762.33 = 608.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.36x = 2,762.33 × 608.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.36x = 1,681,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,717.27/1,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.30

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