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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.28, 2,874.56 and 618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.28, 2,874.56 and 618.68 is: 928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.28 : 2,874.56 = 618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.28/2,874.56 = 618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.28x = 2,874.56 × 618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.28x = 1,778,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,432.78/1,916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.07

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