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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.55, 2,908.25 and 829.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.55, 2,908.25 and 829.79 is: 1,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.55 : 2,908.25 = 829.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.55/2,908.25 = 829.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.55x = 2,908.25 × 829.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.55x = 2,413,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,253.12/1,939.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.24

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