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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,894.72, 2,841.95 and 908.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,894.72, 2,841.95 and 908.23 is: 1,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,894.72 : 2,841.95 = 908.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,894.72/2,841.95 = 908.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,894.72x = 2,841.95 × 908.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,894.72x = 2,581,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,144.25/1,894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.28

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