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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.19, 2,644.36 and 1,076.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.19, 2,644.36 and 1,076.87 is: 1,486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.19 : 2,644.36 = 1,076.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.19/2,644.36 = 1,076.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.19x = 2,644.36 × 1,076.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.19x = 2,847,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,641.10/1,916.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.09

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