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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938, 2,906.04 and 705.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938, 2,906.04 and 705.21 is: 1,057.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938 : 2,906.04 = 705.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938/2,906.04 = 705.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938x = 2,906.04 × 705.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938x = 2,049,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,368.47/1,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.47

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