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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.46, 3,704.58 and 930.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.46, 3,704.58 and 930.38 is: 1,395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.46 : 3,704.58 = 930.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.46/3,704.58 = 930.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.46x = 3,704.58 × 930.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.46x = 3,446,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,667.14/2,470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.15

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