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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.65, 2,910.45 and 844.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.65, 2,910.45 and 844.75 is: 1,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.65 : 2,910.45 = 844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.65/2,910.45 = 844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.65x = 2,910.45 × 844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.65x = 2,458,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,602.64/1,940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.90

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