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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.58, 2,874.45 and 746.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.58, 2,874.45 and 746.61 is: 1,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.58 : 2,874.45 = 746.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.58/2,874.45 = 746.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.58x = 2,874.45 × 746.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.58x = 2,146,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,093.11/1,916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.75

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