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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.38, 2,887.74 and 626.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.38, 2,887.74 and 626.95 is: 939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.38 : 2,887.74 = 626.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.38/2,887.74 = 626.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.38x = 2,887.74 × 626.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.38x = 1,810,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,454.15/1,926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.82

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