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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.62, 2,808.24 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.62, 2,808.24 and 622.98 is: 934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.62 : 2,808.24 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.62/2,808.24 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.62x = 2,808.24 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.62x = 1,749,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,477.36/1,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.24

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