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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.51, 2,904.46 and 840.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.51, 2,904.46 and 840.58 is: 1,260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.51 : 2,904.46 = 840.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.51/2,904.46 = 840.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.51x = 2,904.46 × 840.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.51x = 2,441,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,421.62/1,936.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.73

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