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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.52, 2,880.25 and 943.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.52, 2,880.25 and 943.31 is: 1,417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.52 : 2,880.25 = 943.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.52/2,880.25 = 943.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.52x = 2,880.25 × 943.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.52x = 2,716,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,951.87/1,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.65

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