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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.94, 2,763.05 and 916.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.94, 2,763.05 and 916.55 is: 1,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.94 : 2,763.05 = 916.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.94/2,763.05 = 916.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.94x = 2,763.05 × 916.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.94x = 2,532,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,465.44/1,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.89

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