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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.21, 2,873.56 and 746.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.21, 2,873.56 and 746.06 is: 1,118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.21 : 2,873.56 = 746.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.21/2,873.56 = 746.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.21x = 2,873.56 × 746.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.21x = 2,143,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,833.34/1,916.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.79

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