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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.08, 2,644.14 and 1,076.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.08, 2,644.14 and 1,076.86 is: 1,486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.08 : 2,644.14 = 1,076.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.08/2,644.14 = 1,076.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.08x = 2,644.14 × 1,076.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.08x = 2,847,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,368.60/1,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.04

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