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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.67, 4,027.52 and 930.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.67, 4,027.52 and 930.22 is: 1,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.67 : 4,027.52 = 930.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.67/4,027.52 = 930.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.67x = 4,027.52 × 930.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.67x = 3,746,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,487.01/2,685.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.99

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