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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.50, 4,042.83 and 1,921.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.50, 4,042.83 and 1,921.87 is: 2,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.50 : 4,042.83 = 1,921.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.50/4,042.83 = 1,921.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.50x = 4,042.83 × 1,921.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.50x = 7,769,793.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769,793.69/2,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.35

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