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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.83, 2,897.39 and 835.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.83, 2,897.39 and 835.19 is: 1,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.83 : 2,897.39 = 835.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.83/2,897.39 = 835.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.83x = 2,897.39 × 835.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.83x = 2,419,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,880.49/1,930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.29

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