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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.51, 2,901.40 and 764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.51, 2,901.40 and 764.20 is: 1,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.51 : 2,901.40 = 764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.51/2,901.40 = 764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.51x = 2,901.40 × 764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.51x = 2,217,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,249.88/1,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.16

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