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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,937.58, 2,906.81 and 704.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,937.58, 2,906.81 and 704.99 is: 1,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,937.58 : 2,906.81 = 704.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,937.58/2,906.81 = 704.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,937.58x = 2,906.81 × 704.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,937.58x = 2,049,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,257.56/1,937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.64

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