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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.03, 4,387.93 and 1,611.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.03, 4,387.93 and 1,611.77 is: 2,413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.03 : 4,387.93 = 1,611.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.03/4,387.93 = 1,611.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.03x = 4,387.93 × 1,611.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.03x = 7,072,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,333.94/2,930.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.74

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