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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.84, 2,768.88 and 613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.84, 2,768.88 and 613.20 is: 919.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.84 : 2,768.88 = 613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.84/2,768.88 = 613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.84x = 2,768.88 × 613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.84x = 1,697,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,877.22/1,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.84

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