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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.06, 2,901.82 and 893.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.06, 2,901.82 and 893.86 is: 1,339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.06 : 2,901.82 = 893.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.06/2,901.82 = 893.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.06x = 2,901.82 × 893.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.06x = 2,593,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,820.83/1,936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.74

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