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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,932.82, 2,898.69 and 837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,932.82, 2,898.69 and 837.07 is: 1,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,932.82 : 2,898.69 = 837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,932.82/2,898.69 = 837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,932.82x = 2,898.69 × 837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,932.82x = 2,426,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,406.44/1,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.37

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