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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.57, 2,765.36 and 920.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.57, 2,765.36 and 920.27 is: 1,380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.57 : 2,765.36 = 920.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.57/2,765.36 = 920.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.57x = 2,765.36 × 920.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.57x = 2,544,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,877.85/1,843.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.41

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