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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.46, 2,902.32 and 838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.46, 2,902.32 and 838.08 is: 1,257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.46 : 2,902.32 = 838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.46/2,902.32 = 838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.46x = 2,902.32 × 838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.46x = 2,432,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,376.35/1,934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.39

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