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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.93, 2,901.39 and 838.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.93, 2,901.39 and 838.03 is: 1,257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.93 : 2,901.39 = 838.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.93/2,901.39 = 838.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.93x = 2,901.39 × 838.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.93x = 2,431,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,451.86/1,933.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.26

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