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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.11, 4,394.49 and 849.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.11, 4,394.49 and 849.63 is: 1,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.11 : 4,394.49 = 849.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.11/4,394.49 = 849.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.11x = 4,394.49 × 849.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.11x = 3,733,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,690.54/2,930.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.25

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