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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.74, 2,901.84 and 702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.74, 2,901.84 and 702.46 is: 1,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.74 : 2,901.84 = 702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.74/2,901.84 = 702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.74x = 2,901.84 × 702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.74x = 2,038,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,426.53/1,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.59

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