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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.91, 2,882.66 and 623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.91, 2,882.66 and 623.07 is: 934.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.91 : 2,882.66 = 623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.91/2,882.66 = 623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.91x = 2,882.66 × 623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.91x = 1,796,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,095.85/1,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.54

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