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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.80, 4,028.88 and 930.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.80, 4,028.88 and 930.98 is: 1,396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.80 : 4,028.88 = 930.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.80/4,028.88 = 930.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.80x = 4,028.88 × 930.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.80x = 3,750,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,786.56/2,685.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.53

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