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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.47, 2,908.74 and 898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.47, 2,908.74 and 898.82 is: 1,348.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.47 : 2,908.74 = 898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.47/2,908.74 = 898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.47x = 2,908.74 × 898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.47x = 2,614,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,433.42/1,939.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.02

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