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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.74, 2,905.92 and 841.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.74, 2,905.92 and 841.54 is: 1,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.74 : 2,905.92 = 841.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.74/2,905.92 = 841.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.74x = 2,905.92 × 841.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.74x = 2,445,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,447.92/1,937.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.01

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