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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.77, 4,029.16 and 930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.77, 4,029.16 and 930.70 is: 1,396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.77 : 4,029.16 = 930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.77/4,029.16 = 930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.77x = 4,029.16 × 930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.77x = 3,749,939.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,939.21/2,685.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.22

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