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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.90, 2,906.28 and 842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.90, 2,906.28 and 842 is: 1,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.90 : 2,906.28 = 842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.90/2,906.28 = 842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.90x = 2,906.28 × 842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.90x = 2,447,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,087.76/1,937.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.75

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