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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.78, 4,395.70 and 1,082.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.78, 4,395.70 and 1,082.77 is: 1,623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.78 : 4,395.70 = 1,082.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.78/4,395.70 = 1,082.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.78x = 4,395.70 × 1,082.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.78x = 4,759,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,504.70/2,930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.97

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