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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,662.12, 2,293.76 and 916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,662.12, 2,293.76 and 916.08 is: 1,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,662.12 : 2,293.76 = 916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,662.12/2,293.76 = 916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,662.12x = 2,293.76 × 916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,662.12x = 2,101,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,263.08/1,662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.21

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