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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.15, 4,043.51 and 1,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.15, 4,043.51 and 1,671.62 is: 2,306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.15 : 4,043.51 = 1,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.15/4,043.51 = 1,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.15x = 4,043.51 × 1,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.15x = 6,759,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759,189.88/2,930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.77

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