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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.70, 2,905.01 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.70, 2,905.01 and 475.80 is: 713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.70 : 2,905.01 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.70/2,905.01 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.70x = 2,905.01 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.70x = 1,382,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,189.23/1,936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.68

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