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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.33, 4,043.88 and 1,671.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.33, 4,043.88 and 1,671.45 is: 2,306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.33 : 4,043.88 = 1,671.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.33/4,043.88 = 1,671.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.33x = 4,043.88 × 1,671.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.33x = 6,759,143.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759,143.23/2,930.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.62

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