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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.03, 2,906.52 and 842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.03, 2,906.52 and 842.14 is: 1,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.03 : 2,906.52 = 842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.03/2,906.52 = 842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.03x = 2,906.52 × 842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.03x = 2,447,685.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,685.62/1,938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.98

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