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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.34, 2,954.99 and 930.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.34, 2,954.99 and 930.07 is: 1,394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.34 : 2,954.99 = 930.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.34/2,954.99 = 930.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.34x = 2,954.99 × 930.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.34x = 2,748,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,347.55/1,970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.86

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