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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.85, 2,903.22 and 948.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.85, 2,903.22 and 948.27 is: 1,422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.85 : 2,903.22 = 948.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.85/2,903.22 = 948.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.85x = 2,903.22 × 948.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.85x = 2,753,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,036.43/1,934.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.87

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