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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.44, 2,765.30 and 918.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.44, 2,765.30 and 918.05 is: 1,377.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.44 : 2,765.30 = 918.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.44/2,765.30 = 918.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.44x = 2,765.30 × 918.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.44x = 2,538,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,665.25/1,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.13

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