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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.94, 2,772.33 and 923.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.94, 2,772.33 and 923.45 is: 1,383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.94 : 2,772.33 = 923.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.94/2,772.33 = 923.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.94x = 2,772.33 × 923.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.94x = 2,560,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,108.14/1,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.89

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