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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.63, 2,876.73 and 684.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.63, 2,876.73 and 684.78 is: 1,027.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.63 : 2,876.73 = 684.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.63/2,876.73 = 684.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.63x = 2,876.73 × 684.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.63x = 1,969,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,927.17/1,917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.27

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