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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.08, 2,901.60 and 839.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.08, 2,901.60 and 839.28 is: 1,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.08 : 2,901.60 = 839.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.08/2,901.60 = 839.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.08x = 2,901.60 × 839.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.08x = 2,435,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,254.85/1,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.83

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