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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.09, 2,875.92 and 618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.09, 2,875.92 and 618.27 is: 927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.09 : 2,875.92 = 618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.09/2,875.92 = 618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.09x = 2,875.92 × 618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.09x = 1,778,095.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,095.06/1,917.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.50

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