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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.47, 2,216.49 and 930.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.47, 2,216.49 and 930.33 is: 1,395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.47 : 2,216.49 = 930.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.47/2,216.49 = 930.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.47x = 2,216.49 × 930.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.47x = 2,062,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,067.14/1,477.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.67

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