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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.54, 2,766.78 and 611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.54, 2,766.78 and 611.96 is: 917.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.54 : 2,766.78 = 611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.54/2,766.78 = 611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.54x = 2,766.78 × 611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.54x = 1,693,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,158.69/1,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.93

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