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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939, 2,909.78 and 913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939, 2,909.78 and 913.08 is: 1,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939 : 2,909.78 = 913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939/2,909.78 = 913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939x = 2,909.78 × 913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939x = 2,656,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,861.92/1,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.22

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