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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.87, 2,867.81 and 613.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.87, 2,867.81 and 613.35 is: 920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.87 : 2,867.81 = 613.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.87/2,867.81 = 613.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.87x = 2,867.81 × 613.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.87x = 1,758,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,968.20/1,911.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.03

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