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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.70, 4,480.04 and 934.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.70, 4,480.04 and 934.70 is: 1,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.70 : 4,480.04 = 934.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.70/4,480.04 = 934.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.70x = 4,480.04 × 934.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.70x = 4,187,466.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,466.31/2,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.04

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