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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.56, 4,044.96 and 1,751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.56, 4,044.96 and 1,751.68 is: 2,417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.56 : 4,044.96 = 1,751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.56/4,044.96 = 1,751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.56x = 4,044.96 × 1,751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.56x = 7,085,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,475.53/2,930.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.79

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