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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.86, 3,735.15 and 930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.86, 3,735.15 and 930.30 is: 1,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.86 : 3,735.15 = 930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.86/3,735.15 = 930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.86x = 3,735.15 × 930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.86x = 3,474,810.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,810.05/2,488.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.15

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