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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.76, 2,916.99 and 905.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.76, 2,916.99 and 905.22 is: 1,357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.76 : 2,916.99 = 905.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.76/2,916.99 = 905.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.76x = 2,916.99 × 905.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.76x = 2,640,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,517.69/1,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.07

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