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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.18, 4,396.26 and 1,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.18, 4,396.26 and 1,285.88 is: 1,929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.18 : 4,396.26 = 1,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.18/4,396.26 = 1,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.18x = 4,396.26 × 1,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.18x = 5,653,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,062.81/2,930.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.25

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