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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.70, 4,046.25 and 2,615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.70, 4,046.25 and 2,615.42 is: 3,610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.70 : 4,046.25 = 2,615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.70/4,046.25 = 2,615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.70x = 4,046.25 × 2,615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.70x = 10,582,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,582,659.83/2,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.97

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