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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.83, 2,764.85 and 610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.83, 2,764.85 and 610.82 is: 915.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.83 : 2,764.85 = 610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.83/2,764.85 = 610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.83x = 2,764.85 × 610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.83x = 1,688,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,829.75/1,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.94

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