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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,010.31, 4,515.89 and 930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,010.31, 4,515.89 and 930.49 is: 1,395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,010.31 : 4,515.89 = 930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,010.31/4,515.89 = 930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,010.31x = 4,515.89 × 930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,010.31x = 4,202,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,004.10/3,010.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.87

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