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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.61, 2,911.21 and 900.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.61, 2,911.21 and 900.72 is: 1,351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.61 : 2,911.21 = 900.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.61/2,911.21 = 900.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.61x = 2,911.21 × 900.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.61x = 2,622,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,198.80/1,940.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.22

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