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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.63, 2,888.10 and 627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.63, 2,888.10 and 627.21 is: 940.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.63 : 2,888.10 = 627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.63/2,888.10 = 627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.63x = 2,888.10 × 627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.63x = 1,811,445.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,445.20/1,926.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.21

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