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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,915.64, 2,873.38 and 617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,915.64, 2,873.38 and 617.08 is: 925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,915.64 : 2,873.38 = 617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,915.64/2,873.38 = 617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,915.64x = 2,873.38 × 617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,915.64x = 1,773,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,105.33/1,915.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.59

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