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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.62, 2,903.12 and 839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.62, 2,903.12 and 839 is: 1,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.62 : 2,903.12 = 839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.62/2,903.12 = 839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.62x = 2,903.12 × 839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.62x = 2,435,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,717.68/1,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.02

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