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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.12, 2,868.36 and 613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.12, 2,868.36 and 613.28 is: 919.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.12 : 2,868.36 = 613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.12/2,868.36 = 613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.12x = 2,868.36 × 613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.12x = 1,759,107.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,107.82/1,912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.98

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