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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.76, 2,906.95 and 897.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.76, 2,906.95 and 897.47 is: 1,344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.76 : 2,906.95 = 897.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.76/2,906.95 = 897.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.76x = 2,906.95 × 897.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.76x = 2,608,900.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,900.42/1,939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.96

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