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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.62, 4,044.28 and 1,604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.62, 4,044.28 and 1,604.34 is: 2,214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.62 : 4,044.28 = 1,604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.62/4,044.28 = 1,604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.62x = 4,044.28 × 1,604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.62x = 6,488,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,488,379.95/2,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.00

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