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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.16, 4,044.72 and 1,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.16, 4,044.72 and 1,752.40 is: 2,418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.16 : 4,044.72 = 1,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.16/4,044.72 = 1,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.16x = 4,044.72 × 1,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.16x = 7,087,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087,967.33/2,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.97

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