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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.03, 2,862.06 and 609.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.03, 2,862.06 and 609.47 is: 914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.03 : 2,862.06 = 609.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.03/2,862.06 = 609.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.03x = 2,862.06 × 609.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.03x = 1,744,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,333.85/1,908.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.20

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