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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.64, 2,777.84 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.64, 2,777.84 and 619.44 is: 929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.64 : 2,777.84 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.64/2,777.84 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.64x = 2,777.84 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.64x = 1,720,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,705.21/1,851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.29

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