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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.92, 2,778.84 and 620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.92, 2,778.84 and 620.10 is: 929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.92 : 2,778.84 = 620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.92/2,778.84 = 620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.92x = 2,778.84 × 620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.92x = 1,723,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,158.68/1,852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.97

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