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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.90, 2,870.74 and 615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.90, 2,870.74 and 615.26 is: 922.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.90 : 2,870.74 = 615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.90/2,870.74 = 615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.90x = 2,870.74 × 615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.90x = 1,766,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,248.42/1,913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.86

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