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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.82, 2,766.96 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.82, 2,766.96 and 612 is: 917.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.82 : 2,766.96 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.82/2,766.96 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.82x = 2,766.96 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.82x = 1,693,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,379.52/1,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.91

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