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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,923.99, 2,886.35 and 625.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,923.99, 2,886.35 and 625.29 is: 938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,923.99 : 2,886.35 = 625.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,923.99/2,886.35 = 625.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,923.99x = 2,886.35 × 625.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,923.99x = 1,804,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,802.67/1,923.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.05

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