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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.36, 2,872.70 and 683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.36, 2,872.70 and 683.10 is: 1,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.36 : 2,872.70 = 683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.36/2,872.70 = 683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.36x = 2,872.70 × 683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.36x = 1,962,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,341.37/1,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.99

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