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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,916.96, 2,872.47 and 1,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,916.96, 2,872.47 and 1,094 is: 1,639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,916.96 : 2,872.47 = 1,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,916.96/2,872.47 = 1,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,916.96x = 2,872.47 × 1,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,916.96x = 3,142,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,482.18/1,916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.31

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