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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.91, 2,802.17 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.91, 2,802.17 and 619.04 is: 928.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.91 : 2,802.17 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.91/2,802.17 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.91x = 2,802.17 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.91x = 1,734,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,638.21/1,868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.16

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