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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.85, 2,757.92 and 973.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.85, 2,757.92 and 973.53 is: 1,457.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.85 : 2,757.92 = 973.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.85/2,757.92 = 973.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.85x = 2,757.92 × 973.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.85x = 2,684,912.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,912.99/1,841.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.73

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