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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.89, 2,763.66 and 976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.89, 2,763.66 and 976 is: 1,464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.89 : 2,763.66 = 976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.89/2,763.66 = 976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.89x = 2,763.66 × 976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.89x = 2,697,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,332.16/1,841.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.44

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