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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935, 2,902.46 and 474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935, 2,902.46 and 474.14 is: 711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935 : 2,902.46 = 474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935/2,902.46 = 474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935x = 2,902.46 × 474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935x = 1,376,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,172.38/1,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.20

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