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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.94, 2,882.90 and 623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.94, 2,882.90 and 623.51 is: 935.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.94 : 2,882.90 = 623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.94/2,882.90 = 623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.94x = 2,882.90 × 623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.94x = 1,797,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,504.12/1,921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.26

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