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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.96, 3,705.34 and 930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.96, 3,705.34 and 930.88 is: 1,395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.96 : 3,705.34 = 930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.96/3,705.34 = 930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.96x = 3,705.34 × 930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.96x = 3,449,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,226.90/2,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.91

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