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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.55, 2,901.86 and 701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.55, 2,901.86 and 701.30 is: 1,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.55 : 2,901.86 = 701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.55/2,901.86 = 701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.55x = 2,901.86 × 701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.55x = 2,035,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,080.80/1,933.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.51

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