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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.99, 2,902.72 and 618.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.99, 2,902.72 and 618.29 is: 927.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.99 : 2,902.72 = 618.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.99/2,902.72 = 618.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.99x = 2,902.72 × 618.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.99x = 1,794,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,722.75/1,934.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.51

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