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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.30, 2,904.03 and 896.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.30, 2,904.03 and 896.35 is: 1,344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.30 : 2,904.03 = 896.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.30/2,904.03 = 896.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.30x = 2,904.03 × 896.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.30x = 2,603,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,027.29/1,936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.33

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