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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.81, 2,902.39 and 618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.81, 2,902.39 and 618.60 is: 927.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.81 : 2,902.39 = 618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.81/2,902.39 = 618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.81x = 2,902.39 × 618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.81x = 1,795,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,406.80/1,934.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.95

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