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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.46, 4,043.99 and 1,604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.46, 4,043.99 and 1,604.15 is: 2,213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.46 : 4,043.99 = 1,604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.46/4,043.99 = 1,604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.46x = 4,043.99 × 1,604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.46x = 6,487,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,150.35/2,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.70

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