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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,917.93, 2,876.25 and 822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,917.93, 2,876.25 and 822 is: 1,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,917.93 : 2,876.25 = 822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,917.93/2,876.25 = 822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,917.93x = 2,876.25 × 822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,917.93x = 2,364,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,277.50/1,917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.72

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