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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,846.54, 2,768.68 and 908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,846.54, 2,768.68 and 908.30 is: 1,361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,846.54 : 2,768.68 = 908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,846.54/2,768.68 = 908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,846.54x = 2,768.68 × 908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,846.54x = 2,514,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,792.04/1,846.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.89

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