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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.62, 2,644.98 and 1,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.62, 2,644.98 and 1,077.28 is: 1,486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.62 : 2,644.98 = 1,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.62/2,644.98 = 1,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.62x = 2,644.98 × 1,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.62x = 2,849,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,384.05/1,916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.67

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