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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.72, 2,902.80 and 908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.72, 2,902.80 and 908 is: 1,362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.72 : 2,902.80 = 908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.72/2,902.80 = 908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.72x = 2,902.80 × 908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.72x = 2,635,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,742.40/1,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.34

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