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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.70, 2,764.46 and 610.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.70, 2,764.46 and 610.05 is: 915.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.70 : 2,764.46 = 610.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.70/2,764.46 = 610.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.70x = 2,764.46 × 610.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.70x = 1,686,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,458.82/1,842.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.21

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