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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.64, 2,907.86 and 706.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.64, 2,907.86 and 706.03 is: 1,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.64 : 2,907.86 = 706.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.64/2,907.86 = 706.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.64x = 2,907.86 × 706.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.64x = 2,053,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,036.40/1,938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.01

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