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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.23, 2,905.27 and 897.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.23, 2,905.27 and 897.02 is: 1,344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.23 : 2,905.27 = 897.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.23/2,905.27 = 897.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.23x = 2,905.27 × 897.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.23x = 2,606,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,085.30/1,938.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.57

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