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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.56, 2,882.88 and 623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.56, 2,882.88 and 623.14 is: 934.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.56 : 2,882.88 = 623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.56/2,882.88 = 623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.56x = 2,882.88 × 623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.56x = 1,796,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,437.84/1,921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.89

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