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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.87, 2,907.39 and 898.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.87, 2,907.39 and 898.45 is: 1,346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.87 : 2,907.39 = 898.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.87/2,907.39 = 898.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.87x = 2,907.39 × 898.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.87x = 2,612,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,144.55/1,939.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.56

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