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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.80, 2,904.88 and 896.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.80, 2,904.88 and 896.76 is: 1,344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.80 : 2,904.88 = 896.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.80/2,904.88 = 896.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.80x = 2,904.88 × 896.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.80x = 2,604,980.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,980.19/1,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.99

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