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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.08, 2,908.80 and 842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.08, 2,908.80 and 842.76 is: 1,264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.08 : 2,908.80 = 842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.08/2,908.80 = 842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.08x = 2,908.80 × 842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.08x = 2,451,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,420.29/1,939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.22

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