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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.31, 2,643.48 and 1,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.31, 2,643.48 and 1,285.76 is: 1,773.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.31 : 2,643.48 = 1,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.31/2,643.48 = 1,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.31x = 2,643.48 × 1,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.31x = 3,398,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,880.84/1,916.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.66

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