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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.62, 2,874.32 and 746.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.62, 2,874.32 and 746.55 is: 1,119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.62 : 2,874.32 = 746.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.62/2,874.32 = 746.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.62x = 2,874.32 × 746.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.62x = 2,145,823.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,823.60/1,916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.59

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