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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.47, 2,763.09 and 919.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.47, 2,763.09 and 919.67 is: 1,378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.47 : 2,763.09 = 919.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.47/2,763.09 = 919.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.47x = 2,763.09 × 919.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.47x = 2,541,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,117.16/1,843.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.44

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