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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.23, 2,901.97 and 894.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.23, 2,901.97 and 894.82 is: 1,341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.23 : 2,901.97 = 894.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.23/2,901.97 = 894.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.23x = 2,901.97 × 894.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.23x = 2,596,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,745.95/1,936.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.14

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