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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.15, 2,906.07 and 706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.15, 2,906.07 and 706.29 is: 1,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.15 : 2,906.07 = 706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.15/2,906.07 = 706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.15x = 2,906.07 × 706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.15x = 2,052,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,528.18/1,937.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.56

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