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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.94, 2,644.89 and 1,170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.94, 2,644.89 and 1,170.63 is: 1,615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.94 : 2,644.89 = 1,170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.94/2,644.89 = 1,170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.94x = 2,644.89 × 1,170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.94x = 3,096,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,187.58/1,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.17

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