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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.14, 2,908.86 and 706.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.14, 2,908.86 and 706.05 is: 1,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.14 : 2,908.86 = 706.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.14/2,908.86 = 706.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.14x = 2,908.86 × 706.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.14x = 2,053,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,800.60/1,939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.13

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