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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.86, 4,027.80 and 930.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.86, 4,027.80 and 930.41 is: 1,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.86 : 4,027.80 = 930.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.86/4,027.80 = 930.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.86x = 4,027.80 × 930.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.86x = 3,747,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,503.85/2,685.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.27

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