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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,893.72, 2,836.08 and 916.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,893.72, 2,836.08 and 916.68 is: 1,372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,893.72 : 2,836.08 = 916.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,893.72/2,836.08 = 916.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,893.72x = 2,836.08 × 916.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,893.72x = 2,599,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,777.81/1,893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.84

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