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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.43, 4,399.08 and 2,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.43, 4,399.08 and 2,314.56 is: 3,474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.43 : 4,399.08 = 2,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.43/4,399.08 = 2,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.43x = 4,399.08 × 2,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.43x = 10,181,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,934.60/2,930.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.55

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