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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.76, 2,905.45 and 896.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.76, 2,905.45 and 896.47 is: 1,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.76 : 2,905.45 = 896.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.76/2,905.45 = 896.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.76x = 2,905.45 × 896.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.76x = 2,604,648.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,648.76/1,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.46

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