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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.81, 2,903.23 and 766.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.81, 2,903.23 and 766.34 is: 1,148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.81 : 2,903.23 = 766.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.81/2,903.23 = 766.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.81x = 2,903.23 × 766.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.81x = 2,224,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,861.28/1,936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.72

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