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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.44, 2,910.26 and 786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.44, 2,910.26 and 786 is: 1,179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.44 : 2,910.26 = 786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.44/2,910.26 = 786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.44x = 2,910.26 × 786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.44x = 2,287,464.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,464.36/1,939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.45

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