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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.06, 2,834.76 and 916.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.06, 2,834.76 and 916.63 is: 1,374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.06 : 2,834.76 = 916.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.06/2,834.76 = 916.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.06x = 2,834.76 × 916.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.06x = 2,598,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,422.41/1,891.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.06

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