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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.12, 2,908.16 and 843.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.12, 2,908.16 and 843.22 is: 1,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.12 : 2,908.16 = 843.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.12/2,908.16 = 843.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.12x = 2,908.16 × 843.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.12x = 2,452,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,218.68/1,939.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.60

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