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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.38, 2,761.04 and 608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.38, 2,761.04 and 608.46 is: 912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.38 : 2,761.04 = 608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.38/2,761.04 = 608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.38x = 2,761.04 × 608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.38x = 1,679,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,982.40/1,841.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.35

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