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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.33, 2,874.22 and 617.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.33, 2,874.22 and 617.63 is: 926.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.33 : 2,874.22 = 617.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.33/2,874.22 = 617.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.33x = 2,874.22 × 617.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.33x = 1,775,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,204.50/1,916.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.36

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