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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.21, 2,910.98 and 845.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.21, 2,910.98 and 845.29 is: 1,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.21 : 2,910.98 = 845.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.21/2,910.98 = 845.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.21x = 2,910.98 × 845.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.21x = 2,460,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,622.28/1,940.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.22

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