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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.44, 2,901.96 and 701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.44, 2,901.96 and 701.62 is: 1,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.44 : 2,901.96 = 701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.44/2,901.96 = 701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.44x = 2,901.96 × 701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.44x = 2,036,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,065.92/1,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.54

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