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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.22, 2,909.82 and 844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.22, 2,909.82 and 844.33 is: 1,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.22 : 2,909.82 = 844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.22/2,909.82 = 844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.22x = 2,909.82 × 844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.22x = 2,456,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,848.32/1,940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.27

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