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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.64, 2,886.72 and 626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.64, 2,886.72 and 626.28 is: 938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.64 : 2,886.72 = 626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.64/2,886.72 = 626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.64x = 2,886.72 × 626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.64x = 1,807,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,895.00/1,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.85

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