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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.72, 4,395.94 and 1,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.72, 4,395.94 and 1,081.70 is: 1,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.72 : 4,395.94 = 1,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.72/4,395.94 = 1,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.72x = 4,395.94 × 1,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.72x = 4,755,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,088.30/2,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.50

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