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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.74, 2,881.59 and 605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.74, 2,881.59 and 605.25 is: 907.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.74 : 2,881.59 = 605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.74/2,881.59 = 605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.74x = 2,881.59 × 605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.74x = 1,744,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,082.35/1,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.55

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