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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.04, 2,910.63 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.04, 2,910.63 and 707.40 is: 1,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.04 : 2,910.63 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.04/2,910.63 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.04x = 2,910.63 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.04x = 2,058,979.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,979.66/1,940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.31

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