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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.70, 4,930.05 and 2,430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.70, 4,930.05 and 2,430.70 is: 3,637.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.70 : 4,930.05 = 2,430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.70/4,930.05 = 2,430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.70x = 4,930.05 × 2,430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.70x = 11,983,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,983,472.54/3,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.20

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