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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.92, 4,044.60 and 1,604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.92, 4,044.60 and 1,604.59 is: 2,214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.92 : 4,044.60 = 1,604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.92/4,044.60 = 1,604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.92x = 4,044.60 × 1,604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.92x = 6,489,937.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489,937.35/2,930.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.30

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