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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.33, 4,905.50 and 930.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.33, 4,905.50 and 930.58 is: 1,395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.33 : 4,905.50 = 930.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.33/4,905.50 = 930.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.33x = 4,905.50 × 930.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.33x = 4,564,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,943.27/3,270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.87

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