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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.38, 2,913.16 and 626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.38, 2,913.16 and 626.25 is: 939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.38 : 2,913.16 = 626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.38/2,913.16 = 626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.38x = 2,913.16 × 626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.38x = 1,824,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,373.73/1,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.25

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