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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.57, 2,904.13 and 703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.57, 2,904.13 and 703.62 is: 1,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.57 : 2,904.13 = 703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.57/2,904.13 = 703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.57x = 2,904.13 × 703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.57x = 2,043,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,403.95/1,936.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.17

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