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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.20, 4,394.40 and 850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.20, 4,394.40 and 850.04 is: 1,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.20 : 4,394.40 = 850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.20/4,394.40 = 850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.20x = 4,394.40 × 850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.20x = 3,735,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,415.78/2,930.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.80

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