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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.26, 2,904.70 and 895.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.26, 2,904.70 and 895.97 is: 1,342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.26 : 2,904.70 = 895.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.26/2,904.70 = 895.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.26x = 2,904.70 × 895.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.26x = 2,602,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,524.06/1,938.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.71

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