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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.54, 2,908.97 and 898.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.54, 2,908.97 and 898.91 is: 1,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.54 : 2,908.97 = 898.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.54/2,908.97 = 898.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.54x = 2,908.97 × 898.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.54x = 2,614,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,897.46/1,938.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.90

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