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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,844.94, 2,768.22 and 612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,844.94, 2,768.22 and 612.52 is: 919.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,844.94 : 2,768.22 = 612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,844.94/2,768.22 = 612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,844.94x = 2,768.22 × 612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,844.94x = 1,695,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,590.11/1,844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.05

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