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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.90, 2,887.04 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.90, 2,887.04 and 626.06 is: 938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.90 : 2,887.04 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.90/2,887.04 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.90x = 2,887.04 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.90x = 1,807,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,469.05/1,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.99

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