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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.52, 2,876.28 and 549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.52, 2,876.28 and 549.52 is: 824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.52 : 2,876.28 = 549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.52/2,876.28 = 549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.52x = 2,876.28 × 549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.52x = 1,580,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,573.39/1,917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.28

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