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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.53, 2,876.17 and 618.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.53, 2,876.17 and 618.89 is: 928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.53 : 2,876.17 = 618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.53/2,876.17 = 618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.53x = 2,876.17 × 618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.53x = 1,780,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,032.85/1,917.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.29

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