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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.65, 4,395.94 and 739.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.65, 4,395.94 and 739.37 is: 1,109.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.65 : 4,395.94 = 739.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.65/4,395.94 = 739.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.65x = 4,395.94 × 739.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.65x = 3,250,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,210.57/2,930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.04

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