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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.77, 2,907.25 and 898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.77, 2,907.25 and 898.34 is: 1,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.77 : 2,907.25 = 898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.77/2,907.25 = 898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.77x = 2,907.25 × 898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.77x = 2,611,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,698.97/1,939.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.40

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