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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,843.97, 2,766.25 and 920.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,843.97, 2,766.25 and 920.16 is: 1,380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,843.97 : 2,766.25 = 920.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,843.97/2,766.25 = 920.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,843.97x = 2,766.25 × 920.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,843.97x = 2,545,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,393.75/1,843.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.39

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