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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,936.90, 2,905.70 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,936.90, 2,905.70 and 706.04 is: 1,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,936.90 : 2,905.70 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,936.90/2,905.70 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,936.90x = 2,905.70 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,936.90x = 2,051,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,522.37/1,936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.18

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