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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.36, 2,911.14 and 708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.36, 2,911.14 and 708.14 is: 1,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.36 : 2,911.14 = 708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.36/2,911.14 = 708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.36x = 2,911.14 × 708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.36x = 2,061,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,501.96/1,940.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.44

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