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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.08, 2,763.87 and 918.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.08, 2,763.87 and 918.30 is: 1,377.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.08 : 2,763.87 = 918.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.08/2,763.87 = 918.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.08x = 2,763.87 × 918.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.08x = 2,538,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,061.82/1,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.08

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