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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.96, 4,044.74 and 1,604.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.96, 4,044.74 and 1,604.66 is: 2,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.96 : 4,044.74 = 1,604.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.96/4,044.74 = 1,604.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.96x = 4,044.74 × 1,604.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.96x = 6,490,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490,426.99/2,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.44

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