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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.94, 2,918.73 and 848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.94, 2,918.73 and 848.67 is: 1,273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.94 : 2,918.73 = 848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.94/2,918.73 = 848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.94x = 2,918.73 × 848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.94x = 2,477,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,038.59/1,944.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.58

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