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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,842.97, 2,764.39 and 610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,842.97, 2,764.39 and 610.35 is: 915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,842.97 : 2,764.39 = 610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,842.97/2,764.39 = 610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,842.97x = 2,764.39 × 610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,842.97x = 1,687,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,245.44/1,842.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.50

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