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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.58, 2,895.86 and 469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.58, 2,895.86 and 469.71 is: 704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.58 : 2,895.86 = 469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.58/2,895.86 = 469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.58x = 2,895.86 × 469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.58x = 1,360,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,212.05/1,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.56

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