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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930, 4,395.42 and 1,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930, 4,395.42 and 1,080.80 is: 1,621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930 : 4,395.42 = 1,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930/4,395.42 = 1,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930x = 4,395.42 × 1,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930x = 4,750,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,569.94/2,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.35

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