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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.85, 2,869.17 and 614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.85, 2,869.17 and 614.22 is: 921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.85 : 2,869.17 = 614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.85/2,869.17 = 614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.85x = 2,869.17 × 614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.85x = 1,762,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,301.60/1,912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.30

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