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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.40, 2,906.10 and 704.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.40, 2,906.10 and 704.85 is: 1,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.40 : 2,906.10 = 704.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.40/2,906.10 = 704.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.40x = 2,906.10 × 704.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.40x = 2,048,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,364.59/1,937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.28

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