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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.04, 2,859.36 and 934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.04, 2,859.36 and 934.82 is: 1,400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.04 : 2,859.36 = 934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.04/2,859.36 = 934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.04x = 2,859.36 × 934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.04x = 2,672,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,986.92/1,908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.91

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