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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.44, 2,874.54 and 617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.44, 2,874.54 and 617.80 is: 926.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.44 : 2,874.54 = 617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.44/2,874.54 = 617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.44x = 2,874.54 × 617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.44x = 1,775,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,890.81/1,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.66

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