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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.40, 4,043.92 and 1,671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.40, 4,043.92 and 1,671.54 is: 2,306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.40 : 4,043.92 = 1,671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.40/4,043.92 = 1,671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.40x = 4,043.92 × 1,671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.40x = 6,759,574.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759,574.04/2,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.71

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