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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.53, 4,044.10 and 1,604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.53, 4,044.10 and 1,604.22 is: 2,213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.53 : 4,044.10 = 1,604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.53/4,044.10 = 1,604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.53x = 4,044.10 × 1,604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.53x = 6,487,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,487,626.10/2,930.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.81

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