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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.13, 2,895.82 and 614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.13, 2,895.82 and 614.50 is: 921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.13 : 2,895.82 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.13/2,895.82 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.13x = 2,895.82 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.13x = 1,779,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,472.61/1,931.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.47

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