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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.01, 2,905.16 and 896.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.01, 2,905.16 and 896.93 is: 1,345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.01 : 2,905.16 = 896.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.01/2,905.16 = 896.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.01x = 2,905.16 × 896.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.01x = 2,605,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,706.15/1,937.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.22

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