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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.00, 4,060.35 and 2,874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.00, 4,060.35 and 2,874.62 is: 3,983.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.00 : 4,060.35 = 2,874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.00/4,060.35 = 2,874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.00x = 4,060.35 × 2,874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.00x = 11,671,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,671,973.47/2,930.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.62

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