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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.91, 2,863.32 and 934.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.91, 2,863.32 and 934.33 is: 1,401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.91 : 2,863.32 = 934.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.91/2,863.32 = 934.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.91x = 2,863.32 × 934.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.91x = 2,675,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,278.62/1,908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.47

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