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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.65, 2,887.28 and 625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.65, 2,887.28 and 625.82 is: 938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.65 : 2,887.28 = 625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.65/2,887.28 = 625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.65x = 2,887.28 × 625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.65x = 1,806,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,900.00/1,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.82

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