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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.56, 2,902.90 and 838.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.56, 2,902.90 and 838.93 is: 1,258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.56 : 2,902.90 = 838.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.56/2,902.90 = 838.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.56x = 2,902.90 × 838.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.56x = 2,435,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,329.90/1,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.85

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