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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.89, 2,905.96 and 898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.89, 2,905.96 and 898.48 is: 1,345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.89 : 2,905.96 = 898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.89/2,905.96 = 898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.89x = 2,905.96 × 898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.89x = 2,610,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,946.94/1,939.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.93

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