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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.51, 2,917.25 and 848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.51, 2,917.25 and 848.94 is: 1,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.51 : 2,917.25 = 848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.51/2,917.25 = 848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.51x = 2,917.25 × 848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.51x = 2,476,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,570.22/1,944.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.62

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