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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.42, 4,395.29 and 738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.42, 4,395.29 and 738.99 is: 1,108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.42 : 4,395.29 = 738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.42/4,395.29 = 738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.42x = 4,395.29 × 738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.42x = 3,248,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,071.66/2,930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.40

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