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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.76, 2,873.09 and 991.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.76, 2,873.09 and 991.38 is: 1,486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.76 : 2,873.09 = 991.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.76/2,873.09 = 991.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.76x = 2,873.09 × 991.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.76x = 2,848,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,334.06/1,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.02

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