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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.79, 2,646.89 and 1,209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.79, 2,646.89 and 1,209.88 is: 1,670.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.79 : 2,646.89 = 1,209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.79/2,646.89 = 1,209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.79x = 2,646.89 × 1,209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.79x = 3,202,419.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,419.27/1,916.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.72

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