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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.61, 4,391.82 and 2,105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.61, 4,391.82 and 2,105.02 is: 3,154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.61 : 4,391.82 = 2,105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.61/4,391.82 = 2,105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.61x = 4,391.82 × 2,105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.61x = 9,244,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,244,858.41/2,930.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.58

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