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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.04, 4,040.55 and 2,370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.04, 4,040.55 and 2,370.06 is: 3,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.04 : 4,040.55 = 2,370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.04/4,040.55 = 2,370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.04x = 4,040.55 × 2,370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.04x = 9,576,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,576,345.93/2,930.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.33

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