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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,933.63, 2,901.96 and 702.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,933.63, 2,901.96 and 702.23 is: 1,053.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,933.63 : 2,901.96 = 702.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,933.63/2,901.96 = 702.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,933.63x = 2,901.96 × 702.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,933.63x = 2,037,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,828.86/1,933.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.89

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