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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.57, 4,392.78 and 1,080.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.57, 4,392.78 and 1,080.51 is: 1,619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.57 : 4,392.78 = 1,080.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.57/4,392.78 = 1,080.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.57x = 4,392.78 × 1,080.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.57x = 4,746,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,428.27/2,930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.63

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