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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.96, 2,856.12 and 916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.96, 2,856.12 and 916.48 is: 1,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.96 : 2,856.12 = 916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.96/2,856.12 = 916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.96x = 2,856.12 × 916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.96x = 2,617,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,576.86/1,903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.81

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