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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.64, 2,876.34 and 993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.64, 2,876.34 and 993.88 is: 1,489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.64 : 2,876.34 = 993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.64/2,876.34 = 993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.64x = 2,876.34 × 993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.64x = 2,858,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,736.80/1,919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.20

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