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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.71, 2,895.46 and 697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.71, 2,895.46 and 697.96 is: 1,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.71 : 2,895.46 = 697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.71/2,895.46 = 697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.71x = 2,895.46 × 697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.71x = 2,020,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,915.26/1,930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.72

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