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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.97, 2,883.41 and 623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.97, 2,883.41 and 623.44 is: 935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.97 : 2,883.41 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.97/2,883.41 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.97x = 2,883.41 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.97x = 1,797,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,627.48/1,921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.30

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