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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.88, 2,904.02 and 704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.88, 2,904.02 and 704.13 is: 1,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.88 : 2,904.02 = 704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.88/2,904.02 = 704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.88x = 2,904.02 × 704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.88x = 2,044,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,807.60/1,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.72

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