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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.08, 2,868.58 and 1,123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.08, 2,868.58 and 1,123.04 is: 1,681.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.08 : 2,868.58 = 1,123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.08/2,868.58 = 1,123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.08x = 2,868.58 × 1,123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.08x = 3,221,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,538.66/1,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.32

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