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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.76, 4,040.28 and 2,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.76, 4,040.28 and 2,266.56 is: 3,124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.76 : 4,040.28 = 2,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.76/4,040.28 = 2,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.76x = 4,040.28 × 2,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.76x = 9,157,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,537.04/2,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.63

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