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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854.91, 2,780.97 and 621.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854.91, 2,780.97 and 621.58 is: 931.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854.91 : 2,780.97 = 621.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854.91/2,780.97 = 621.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854.91x = 2,780.97 × 621.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854.91x = 1,728,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,595.33/1,854.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.90

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