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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.66, 2,874.16 and 876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.66, 2,874.16 and 876.24 is: 1,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.66 : 2,874.16 = 876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.66/2,874.16 = 876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.66x = 2,874.16 × 876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.66x = 2,518,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,453.96/1,917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.30

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