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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.81, 2,900.24 and 764.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.81, 2,900.24 and 764.34 is: 1,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.81 : 2,900.24 = 764.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.81/2,900.24 = 764.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.81x = 2,900.24 × 764.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.81x = 2,216,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,765.62/1,934.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.73

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