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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.85, 2,896.25 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.85, 2,896.25 and 470.01 is: 705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.85 : 2,896.25 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.85/2,896.25 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.85x = 2,896.25 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.85x = 1,361,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,266.46/1,930.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.01

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