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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.22, 2,881.92 and 622.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.22, 2,881.92 and 622.79 is: 934.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.22 : 2,881.92 = 622.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.22/2,881.92 = 622.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.22x = 2,881.92 × 622.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.22x = 1,794,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,816.55/1,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.21

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