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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.59, 2,863.71 and 610.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.59, 2,863.71 and 610.71 is: 915.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.59 : 2,863.71 = 610.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.59/2,863.71 = 610.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.59x = 2,863.71 × 610.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.59x = 1,748,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,896.33/1,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.85

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