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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.94, 2,875.98 and 618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.94, 2,875.98 and 618.54 is: 927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.94 : 2,875.98 = 618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.94/2,875.98 = 618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.94x = 2,875.98 × 618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.94x = 1,778,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,908.67/1,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.99

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