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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.87, 4,366.71 and 2,791.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.87, 4,366.71 and 2,791.55 is: 4,159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.87 : 4,366.71 = 2,791.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.87/4,366.71 = 2,791.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.87x = 4,366.71 × 2,791.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.87x = 12,189,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189,889.30/2,930.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.14

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