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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.15, 4,384.29 and 1,698.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.15, 4,384.29 and 1,698.14 is: 2,540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.15 : 4,384.29 = 1,698.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.15/4,384.29 = 1,698.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.15x = 4,384.29 × 1,698.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.15x = 7,445,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445,155.55/2,930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.88

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