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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.67, 2,762.55 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.67, 2,762.55 and 610.20 is: 915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.67 : 2,762.55 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.67/2,762.55 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.67x = 2,762.55 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.67x = 1,685,708.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,708.01/1,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.31

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