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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.64, 2,879.40 and 1,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.64, 2,879.40 and 1,189.28 is: 1,784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.64 : 2,879.40 = 1,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.64/2,879.40 = 1,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.64x = 2,879.40 × 1,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.64x = 3,424,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,412.83/1,918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.81

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