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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085, 3,128.70 and 930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085, 3,128.70 and 930.78 is: 1,396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085 : 3,128.70 = 930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085/3,128.70 = 930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085x = 3,128.70 × 930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085x = 2,912,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,131.39/2,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.71

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