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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.39, 4,395.46 and 850.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.39, 4,395.46 and 850.35 is: 1,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.39 : 4,395.46 = 850.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.39/4,395.46 = 850.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.39x = 4,395.46 × 850.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.39x = 3,737,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,679.41/2,930.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.49

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