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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.40, 2,874.60 and 684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.40, 2,874.60 and 684.12 is: 1,026.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.40 : 2,874.60 = 684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.40/2,874.60 = 684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.40x = 2,874.60 × 684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.40x = 1,966,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,571.35/1,916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.18

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