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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.70, 2,863.04 and 610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.70, 2,863.04 and 610.14 is: 915.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.70 : 2,863.04 = 610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.70/2,863.04 = 610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.70x = 2,863.04 × 610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.70x = 1,746,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,855.23/1,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.21

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