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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.12, 2,863.86 and 610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.12, 2,863.86 and 610.28 is: 915.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.12 : 2,863.86 = 610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.12/2,863.86 = 610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.12x = 2,863.86 × 610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.12x = 1,747,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,756.48/1,909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.48

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