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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.89, 2,888.10 and 626.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.89, 2,888.10 and 626.37 is: 939.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.89 : 2,888.10 = 626.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.89/2,888.10 = 626.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.89x = 2,888.10 × 626.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.89x = 1,809,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,019.20/1,924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.80

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