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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.33, 2,882 and 622.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.33, 2,882 and 622.77 is: 934.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.33 : 2,882 = 622.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.33/2,882 = 622.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.33x = 2,882 × 622.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.33x = 1,794,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,823.14/1,921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.16

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