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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.10, 2,862.36 and 609.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.10, 2,862.36 and 609.27 is: 913.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.10 : 2,862.36 = 609.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.10/2,862.36 = 609.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.10x = 2,862.36 × 609.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.10x = 1,743,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,950.08/1,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.97

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