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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.11, 2,778.30 and 619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.11, 2,778.30 and 619.52 is: 929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.11 : 2,778.30 = 619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.11/2,778.30 = 619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.11x = 2,778.30 × 619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.11x = 1,721,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,212.42/1,852.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.33

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