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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.96, 4,379.62 and 2,876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.96, 4,379.62 and 2,876.24 is: 4,297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.96 : 4,379.62 = 2,876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.96/4,379.62 = 2,876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.96x = 4,379.62 × 2,876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.96x = 12,596,838.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596,838.23/2,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.85

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