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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.29, 2,908.88 and 844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.29, 2,908.88 and 844.44 is: 1,266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.29 : 2,908.88 = 844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.29/2,908.88 = 844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.29x = 2,908.88 × 844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.29x = 2,456,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,374.63/1,939.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.64

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