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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.63, 2,764.87 and 610.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.63, 2,764.87 and 610.81 is: 916.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.63 : 2,764.87 = 610.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.63/2,764.87 = 610.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.63x = 2,764.87 × 610.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.63x = 1,688,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,801.81/1,843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.02

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