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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.72, 2,867.94 and 613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.72, 2,867.94 and 613.28 is: 920.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.72 : 2,867.94 = 613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.72/2,867.94 = 613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.72x = 2,867.94 × 613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.72x = 1,758,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,850.24/1,911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.04

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