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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.53, 2,886.48 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.53, 2,886.48 and 625.68 is: 938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.53 : 2,886.48 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.53/2,886.48 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.53x = 2,886.48 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.53x = 1,806,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,012.81/1,924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.42

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