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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.76, 2,916.90 and 848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.76, 2,916.90 and 848.82 is: 1,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.76 : 2,916.90 = 848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.76/2,916.90 = 848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.76x = 2,916.90 × 848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.76x = 2,475,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,923.06/1,943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.78

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