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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.92, 2,905.64 and 841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.92, 2,905.64 and 841.28 is: 1,262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.92 : 2,905.64 = 841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.92/2,905.64 = 841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.92x = 2,905.64 × 841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.92x = 2,444,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444,456.82/1,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.03

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