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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.71, 2,905.66 and 898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.71, 2,905.66 and 898.26 is: 1,345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.71 : 2,905.66 = 898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.71/2,905.66 = 898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.71x = 2,905.66 × 898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.71x = 2,610,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,038.15/1,939.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.58

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