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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.80, 2,901.97 and 838.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.80, 2,901.97 and 838.27 is: 1,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.80 : 2,901.97 = 838.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.80/2,901.97 = 838.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.80x = 2,901.97 × 838.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.80x = 2,432,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,634.39/1,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.31

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