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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.02, 4,387.90 and 1,544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.02, 4,387.90 and 1,544.51 is: 2,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.02 : 4,387.90 = 1,544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.02/4,387.90 = 1,544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.02x = 4,387.90 × 1,544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.02x = 6,777,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777,155.43/2,930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.01

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