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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.01, 4,039.77 and 2,368.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.01, 4,039.77 and 2,368.41 is: 3,265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.01 : 4,039.77 = 2,368.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.01/4,039.77 = 2,368.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.01x = 4,039.77 × 2,368.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.01x = 9,567,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,831.67/2,930.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.46

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