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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.59, 2,895.86 and 469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.59, 2,895.86 and 469.74 is: 704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.59 : 2,895.86 = 469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.59/2,895.86 = 469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.59x = 2,895.86 × 469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.59x = 1,360,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,298.93/1,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.60

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