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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.68, 2,906.28 and 842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.68, 2,906.28 and 842.40 is: 1,262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.68 : 2,906.28 = 842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.68/2,906.28 = 842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.68x = 2,906.28 × 842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.68x = 2,448,250.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,250.27/1,939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.19

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