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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930, 4,396.08 and 1,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930, 4,396.08 and 1,543.28 is: 2,315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930 : 4,396.08 = 1,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930/4,396.08 = 1,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930x = 4,396.08 × 1,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930x = 6,784,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784,382.34/2,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.49

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