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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.42, 4,395.60 and 739.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.42, 4,395.60 and 739.10 is: 1,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.42 : 4,395.60 = 739.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.42/4,395.60 = 739.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.42x = 4,395.60 × 739.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.42x = 3,248,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,787.96/2,930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.64

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