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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.68, 2,797.37 and 615.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.68, 2,797.37 and 615.34 is: 923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.68 : 2,797.37 = 615.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.68/2,797.37 = 615.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.68x = 2,797.37 × 615.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.68x = 1,721,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,330.58/1,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.13

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