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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.96, 2,910.83 and 708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.96, 2,910.83 and 708.14 is: 1,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.96 : 2,910.83 = 708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.96/2,910.83 = 708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.96x = 2,910.83 × 708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.96x = 2,061,257.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,257.06/1,940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.98

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