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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.15, 2,901.24 and 701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.15, 2,901.24 and 701.60 is: 1,052.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.15 : 2,901.24 = 701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.15/2,901.24 = 701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.15x = 2,901.24 × 701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.15x = 2,035,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,495.48/1,934.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.40

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