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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.14, 2,906.55 and 964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.14, 2,906.55 and 964.62 is: 1,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.14 : 2,906.55 = 964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.14/2,906.55 = 964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.14x = 2,906.55 × 964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.14x = 2,803,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,716.26/1,939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.86

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