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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.58, 4,053.24 and 2,881.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.58, 4,053.24 and 2,881.35 is: 3,985.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.58 : 4,053.24 = 2,881.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.58/4,053.24 = 2,881.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.58x = 4,053.24 × 2,881.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.58x = 11,678,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,678,803.07/2,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.15

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