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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.67, 2,764.37 and 905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.67, 2,764.37 and 905.42 is: 1,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.67 : 2,764.37 = 905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.67/2,764.37 = 905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.67x = 2,764.37 × 905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.67x = 2,502,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,502,918.21/1,843.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.57

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