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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,939.60, 2,910.17 and 707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,939.60, 2,910.17 and 707.09 is: 1,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,939.60 : 2,910.17 = 707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,939.60/2,910.17 = 707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,939.60x = 2,910.17 × 707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,939.60x = 2,057,752.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,752.11/1,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.92

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