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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.46, 2,886.08 and 625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.46, 2,886.08 and 625.62 is: 938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.46 : 2,886.08 = 625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.46/2,886.08 = 625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.46x = 2,886.08 × 625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.46x = 1,805,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,589.37/1,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.23

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