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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.21, 2,763.72 and 610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.21, 2,763.72 and 610.02 is: 915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.21 : 2,763.72 = 610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.21/2,763.72 = 610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.21x = 2,763.72 × 610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.21x = 1,685,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,924.47/1,842.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.16

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