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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.68, 2,876.41 and 748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.68, 2,876.41 and 748.24 is: 1,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.68 : 2,876.41 = 748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.68/2,876.41 = 748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.68x = 2,876.41 × 748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.68x = 2,152,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,238.76/1,917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.32

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