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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.68, 4,044.34 and 1,604.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.68, 4,044.34 and 1,604.39 is: 2,214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.68 : 4,044.34 = 1,604.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.68/4,044.34 = 1,604.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.68x = 4,044.34 × 1,604.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.68x = 6,488,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,488,698.65/2,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.06

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