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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.49, 2,910.96 and 624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.49, 2,910.96 and 624.15 is: 936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.49 : 2,910.96 = 624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.49/2,910.96 = 624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.49x = 2,910.96 × 624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.49x = 1,816,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,875.68/1,940.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.30

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