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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.17, 2,910.76 and 708.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.17, 2,910.76 and 708.61 is: 1,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.17 : 2,910.76 = 708.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.17/2,910.76 = 708.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.17x = 2,910.76 × 708.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.17x = 2,062,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,596.14/1,940.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.10

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