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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.44, 2,762.58 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.44, 2,762.58 and 608.86 is: 913.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.44 : 2,762.58 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.44/2,762.58 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.44x = 2,762.58 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.44x = 1,682,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,024.46/1,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.43

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