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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.34, 4,042.69 and 1,867.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.34, 4,042.69 and 1,867.83 is: 2,576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.34 : 4,042.69 = 1,867.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.34/4,042.69 = 1,867.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.34x = 4,042.69 × 1,867.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.34x = 7,551,037.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,037.83/2,930.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.84

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