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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.66, 2,874.90 and 684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.66, 2,874.90 and 684.06 is: 1,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.66 : 2,874.90 = 684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.66/2,874.90 = 684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.66x = 2,874.90 × 684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.66x = 1,966,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,604.09/1,916.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.06

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