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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930, 4,394.52 and 2,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930, 4,394.52 and 2,061.68 is: 3,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930 : 4,394.52 = 2,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930/4,394.52 = 2,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930x = 4,394.52 × 2,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930x = 9,060,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,060,093.99/2,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.18

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