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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.71, 2,913.17 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.71, 2,913.17 and 626.22 is: 939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.71 : 2,913.17 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.71/2,913.17 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.71x = 2,913.17 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.71x = 1,824,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,285.32/1,942.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.04

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