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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.85, 2,874.54 and 746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.85, 2,874.54 and 746.70 is: 1,119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.85 : 2,874.54 = 746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.85/2,874.54 = 746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.85x = 2,874.54 × 746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.85x = 2,146,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,419.02/1,916.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.76

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