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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,891.68, 2,835.36 and 916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,891.68, 2,835.36 and 916.32 is: 1,373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,891.68 : 2,835.36 = 916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,891.68/2,835.36 = 916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,891.68x = 2,835.36 × 916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,891.68x = 2,598,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,097.08/1,891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.43

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