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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.38, 2,766.61 and 920.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.38, 2,766.61 and 920.46 is: 1,379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.38 : 2,766.61 = 920.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.38/2,766.61 = 920.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.38x = 2,766.61 × 920.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.38x = 2,546,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,565.37/1,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.97

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