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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.70, 4,396.80 and 1,695.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.70, 4,396.80 and 1,695.90 is: 2,544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.70 : 4,396.80 = 1,695.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.70/4,396.80 = 1,695.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.70x = 4,396.80 × 1,695.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.70x = 7,456,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456,533.12/2,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.28

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