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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.60, 2,905.47 and 964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.60, 2,905.47 and 964.44 is: 1,445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.60 : 2,905.47 = 964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.60/2,905.47 = 964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.60x = 2,905.47 × 964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.60x = 2,802,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,151.49/1,938.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.45

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