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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.16, 2,874.31 and 876.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.16, 2,874.31 and 876.22 is: 1,314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.16 : 2,874.31 = 876.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.16/2,874.31 = 876.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.16x = 2,874.31 × 876.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.16x = 2,518,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,518.53/1,916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.36

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