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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.42, 2,872.19 and 876.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.42, 2,872.19 and 876.99 is: 1,314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.42 : 2,872.19 = 876.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.42/2,872.19 = 876.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.42x = 2,872.19 × 876.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.42x = 2,518,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,884.10/1,916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.37

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