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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.66, 2,861.76 and 609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.66, 2,861.76 and 609.14 is: 913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.66 : 2,861.76 = 609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.66/2,861.76 = 609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.66x = 2,861.76 × 609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.66x = 1,743,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,212.49/1,907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.80

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