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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.84, 2,870.98 and 1,666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.84, 2,870.98 and 1,666.84 is: 2,496.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.84 : 2,870.98 = 1,666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.84/2,870.98 = 1,666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.84x = 2,870.98 × 1,666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.84x = 4,785,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,464.30/1,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.54

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