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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.63, 2,872.39 and 616.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.63, 2,872.39 and 616.09 is: 924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.63 : 2,872.39 = 616.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.63/2,872.39 = 616.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.63x = 2,872.39 × 616.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.63x = 1,769,650.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,650.76/1,914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.28

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