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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.08, 2,907.90 and 706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.08, 2,907.90 and 706.17 is: 1,058.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.08 : 2,907.90 = 706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.08/2,907.90 = 706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.08x = 2,907.90 × 706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.08x = 2,053,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,471.74/1,939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.99

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