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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.91, 2,761.49 and 608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.91, 2,761.49 and 608.58 is: 912.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.91 : 2,761.49 = 608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.91/2,761.49 = 608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.91x = 2,761.49 × 608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.91x = 1,680,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,589.11/1,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.42

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