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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.41, 2,906.35 and 705.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.41, 2,906.35 and 705.59 is: 1,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.41 : 2,906.35 = 705.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.41/2,906.35 = 705.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.41x = 2,906.35 × 705.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.41x = 2,050,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,675.20/1,938.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.92

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