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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.33, 4,027.82 and 930.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.33, 4,027.82 and 930.29 is: 1,395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.33 : 4,027.82 = 930.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.33/4,027.82 = 930.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.33x = 4,027.82 × 930.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.33x = 3,747,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,040.67/2,685.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.37

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