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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.57, 2,763.86 and 919.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.57, 2,763.86 and 919.27 is: 1,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.57 : 2,763.86 = 919.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.57/2,763.86 = 919.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.57x = 2,763.86 × 919.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.57x = 2,540,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,733.58/1,842.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.91

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