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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.84, 2,876.59 and 993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.84, 2,876.59 and 993.91 is: 1,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.84 : 2,876.59 = 993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.84/2,876.59 = 993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.84x = 2,876.59 × 993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.84x = 2,859,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,071.57/1,918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.00

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