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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.48, 2,874.92 and 667.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.48, 2,874.92 and 667.74 is: 1,001.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.48 : 2,874.92 = 667.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.48/2,874.92 = 667.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.48x = 2,874.92 × 667.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.48x = 1,919,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,699.08/1,917.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.16

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