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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938.66, 2,907.17 and 705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,938.66, 2,907.17 and 705.84 is: 1,058.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,938.66 : 2,907.17 = 705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,938.66/2,907.17 = 705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,938.66x = 2,907.17 × 705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,938.66x = 2,051,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,996.87/1,938.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.46

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