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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.37, 4,394.68 and 1,595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.37, 4,394.68 and 1,595.95 is: 2,393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.37 : 4,394.68 = 1,595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.37/4,394.68 = 1,595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.37x = 4,394.68 × 1,595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.37x = 7,013,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,708.27/2,930.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.45

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