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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.90, 2,889.73 and 628.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.90, 2,889.73 and 628.06 is: 941.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.90 : 2,889.73 = 628.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.90/2,889.73 = 628.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.90x = 2,889.73 × 628.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.90x = 1,814,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,923.82/1,926.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.89

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