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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.06, 4,043.58 and 1,671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.06, 4,043.58 and 1,671.32 is: 2,306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.06 : 4,043.58 = 1,671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.06/4,043.58 = 1,671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.06x = 4,043.58 × 1,671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.06x = 6,758,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,095.91/2,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.47

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