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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.32, 3,348.90 and 1,930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.32, 3,348.90 and 1,930.14 is: 2,661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.32 : 3,348.90 = 1,930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.32/3,348.90 = 1,930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.32x = 3,348.90 × 1,930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.32x = 6,463,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463,845.85/2,428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.86

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