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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.69, 2,901.76 and 618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.69, 2,901.76 and 618.54 is: 927.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.69 : 2,901.76 = 618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.69/2,901.76 = 618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.69x = 2,901.76 × 618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.69x = 1,794,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,842.20/1,934.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.72

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