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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.47, 2,877.53 and 619.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.47, 2,877.53 and 619.59 is: 929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.47 : 2,877.53 = 619.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.47/2,877.53 = 619.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.47x = 2,877.53 × 619.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.47x = 1,782,885.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,885.71/1,918.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.33

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