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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.59, 4,044.32 and 1,671.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.59, 4,044.32 and 1,671.85 is: 2,307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.59 : 4,044.32 = 1,671.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.59/4,044.32 = 1,671.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.59x = 4,044.32 × 1,671.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.59x = 6,761,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,761,486.28/2,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.21

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