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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.32, 2,874.48 and 617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.32, 2,874.48 and 617.52 is: 926.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.32 : 2,874.48 = 617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.32/2,874.48 = 617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.32x = 2,874.48 × 617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.32x = 1,775,048.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,048.89/1,916.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.28

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