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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.57, 2,872.26 and 616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.57, 2,872.26 and 616.14 is: 924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.57 : 2,872.26 = 616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.57/2,872.26 = 616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.57x = 2,872.26 × 616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.57x = 1,769,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,714.28/1,914.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.34

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