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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.65, 2,906.18 and 840.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.65, 2,906.18 and 840.77 is: 1,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.65 : 2,906.18 = 840.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.65/2,906.18 = 840.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.65x = 2,906.18 × 840.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.65x = 2,443,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,410.22/1,936.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.67

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