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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.78, 2,955.20 and 930.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.78, 2,955.20 and 930.56 is: 1,395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.78 : 2,955.20 = 930.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.78/2,955.20 = 930.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.78x = 2,955.20 × 930.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.78x = 2,749,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,971.48/1,970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.38

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