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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.16, 4,383.08 and 2,231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.16, 4,383.08 and 2,231.54 is: 3,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.16 : 4,383.08 = 2,231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.16/4,383.08 = 2,231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.16x = 4,383.08 × 2,231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.16x = 9,781,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,018.34/2,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.05

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