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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.51, 2,894.27 and 468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.51, 2,894.27 and 468.67 is: 703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.51 : 2,894.27 = 468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.51/2,894.27 = 468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.51x = 2,894.27 × 468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.51x = 1,356,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,451.46/1,929.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.00

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