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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.26, 4,395.39 and 739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.26, 4,395.39 and 739.16 is: 1,108.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.26 : 4,395.39 = 739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.26/4,395.39 = 739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.26x = 4,395.39 × 739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.26x = 3,248,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,896.47/2,930.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.74

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