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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.91, 4,044.57 and 1,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.91, 4,044.57 and 1,604.54 is: 2,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.91 : 4,044.57 = 1,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.91/4,044.57 = 1,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.91x = 4,044.57 × 1,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.91x = 6,489,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489,655.69/2,930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.21

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