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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.47, 2,760.09 and 917.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.47, 2,760.09 and 917.67 is: 1,375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.47 : 2,760.09 = 917.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.47/2,760.09 = 917.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.47x = 2,760.09 × 917.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.47x = 2,532,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,851.79/1,841.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.45

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