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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.80, 2,910.20 and 844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.80, 2,910.20 and 844.36 is: 1,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.80 : 2,910.20 = 844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.80/2,910.20 = 844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.80x = 2,910.20 × 844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.80x = 2,457,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,256.47/1,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.76

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