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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.99, 4,044.75 and 1,604.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.99, 4,044.75 and 1,604.70 is: 2,214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.99 : 4,044.75 = 1,604.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.99/4,044.75 = 1,604.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.99x = 4,044.75 × 1,604.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.99x = 6,490,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490,610.33/2,930.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.48

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