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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,855.92, 2,781.90 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,855.92, 2,781.90 and 622.20 is: 932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,855.92 : 2,781.90 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,855.92/2,781.90 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,855.92x = 2,781.90 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,855.92x = 1,730,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,898.18/1,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.64

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