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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.65, 4,045.02 and 1,988.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.65, 4,045.02 and 1,988.02 is: 2,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.65 : 4,045.02 = 1,988.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.65/4,045.02 = 1,988.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.65x = 4,045.02 × 1,988.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.65x = 8,041,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041,560.44/2,930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.95

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