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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.50, 2,910.76 and 708.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.50, 2,910.76 and 708.01 is: 1,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.50 : 2,910.76 = 708.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.50/2,910.76 = 708.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.50x = 2,910.76 × 708.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.50x = 2,060,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,838.14/1,940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.01

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