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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.74, 2,882.97 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.74, 2,882.97 and 623.04 is: 934.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.74 : 2,882.97 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.74/2,882.97 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.74x = 2,882.97 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.74x = 1,796,205.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,205.63/1,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.68

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