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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.83, 2,909.87 and 534.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.83, 2,909.87 and 534.47 is: 801.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.83 : 2,909.87 = 534.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.83/2,909.87 = 534.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.83x = 2,909.87 × 534.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.83x = 1,555,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,221.00/1,939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.73

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