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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.14, 4,041.54 and 2,833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.14, 4,041.54 and 2,833.72 is: 3,908.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.14 : 4,041.54 = 2,833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.14/4,041.54 = 2,833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.14x = 4,041.54 × 2,833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.14x = 11,452,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,452,592.73/2,930.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.55

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