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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.72, 2,861.88 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.72, 2,861.88 and 608.88 is: 913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.72 : 2,861.88 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.72/2,861.88 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.72x = 2,861.88 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.72x = 1,742,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,538.45/1,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.42

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