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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.90, 4,375.40 and 2,828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.90, 4,375.40 and 2,828.34 is: 4,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.90 : 4,375.40 = 2,828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.90/4,375.40 = 2,828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.90x = 4,375.40 × 2,828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.90x = 12,375,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375,104.69/2,930.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.30

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