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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.03, 2,913.23 and 625.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.03, 2,913.23 and 625.81 is: 938.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.03 : 2,913.23 = 625.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.03/2,913.23 = 625.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.03x = 2,913.23 × 625.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.03x = 1,823,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,122.75/1,942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.77

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