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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.86, 3,704.10 and 932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.86, 3,704.10 and 932.94 is: 1,398.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.86 : 3,704.10 = 932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.86/3,704.10 = 932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.86x = 3,704.10 × 932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.86x = 3,455,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,703.05/2,470.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.58

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