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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.48, 2,764.13 and 868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.48, 2,764.13 and 868.46 is: 1,302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.48 : 2,764.13 = 868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.48/2,764.13 = 868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.48x = 2,764.13 × 868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.48x = 2,400,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,518.18/1,842.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.87

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