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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.35, 2,760.17 and 975.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.35, 2,760.17 and 975.03 is: 1,459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.35 : 2,760.17 = 975.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.35/2,760.17 = 975.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.35x = 2,760.17 × 975.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.35x = 2,691,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,243.68/1,843.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.97

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