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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.53, 2,767.10 and 920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.53, 2,767.10 and 920.12 is: 1,380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.53 : 2,767.10 = 920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.53/2,767.10 = 920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.53x = 2,767.10 × 920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.53x = 2,546,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,045.62/1,844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.32

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