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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.79, 2,870.69 and 616.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.79, 2,870.69 and 616.17 is: 924.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.79 : 2,870.69 = 616.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.79/2,870.69 = 616.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.79x = 2,870.69 × 616.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.79x = 1,768,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,833.06/1,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.26

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