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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.68, 2,896.02 and 469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.68, 2,896.02 and 469.82 is: 704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.68 : 2,896.02 = 469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.68/2,896.02 = 469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.68x = 2,896.02 × 469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.68x = 1,360,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,608.12/1,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.73

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