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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.47, 2,874.68 and 529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.47, 2,874.68 and 529.82 is: 794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.47 : 2,874.68 = 529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.47/2,874.68 = 529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.47x = 2,874.68 × 529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.47x = 1,523,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,045.94/1,916.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.72

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