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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.68, 2,886.81 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.68, 2,886.81 and 626.04 is: 938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.68 : 2,886.81 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.68/2,886.81 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.68x = 2,886.81 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.68x = 1,807,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,258.53/1,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.99

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