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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.84, 2,876.93 and 747.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.84, 2,876.93 and 747.93 is: 1,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.84 : 2,876.93 = 747.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.84/2,876.93 = 747.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.84x = 2,876.93 × 747.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.84x = 2,151,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,742.25/1,917.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.96

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