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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.84, 2,917.02 and 915.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.84, 2,917.02 and 915.56 is: 1,376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.84 : 2,917.02 = 915.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.84/2,917.02 = 915.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.84x = 2,917.02 × 915.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.84x = 2,670,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,706.83/1,940.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.06

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