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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.80, 3,070.21 and 935.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.80, 3,070.21 and 935.98 is: 1,403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.80 : 3,070.21 = 935.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.80/3,070.21 = 935.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.80x = 3,070.21 × 935.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.80x = 2,873,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,656.65/2,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.98

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