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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.53, 2,863.85 and 934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.53, 2,863.85 and 934.64 is: 1,402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.53 : 2,863.85 = 934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.53/2,863.85 = 934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.53x = 2,863.85 × 934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.53x = 2,676,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,668.76/1,908.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.48

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