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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.95, 2,876.98 and 619.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.95, 2,876.98 and 619.42 is: 929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.95 : 2,876.98 = 619.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.95/2,876.98 = 619.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.95x = 2,876.98 × 619.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.95x = 1,782,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,058.95/1,917.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.15

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