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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.53, 2,874.66 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.53, 2,874.66 and 530.08 is: 795.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.53 : 2,874.66 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.53/2,874.66 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.53x = 2,874.66 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.53x = 1,523,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,799.77/1,916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.08

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