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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.74, 4,044.50 and 1,752.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.74, 4,044.50 and 1,752.49 is: 2,418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.74 : 4,044.50 = 1,752.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.74/4,044.50 = 1,752.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.74x = 4,044.50 × 1,752.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.74x = 7,087,937.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087,937.04/2,930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.48

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