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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.54, 5,074.72 and 2,930.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.54, 5,074.72 and 2,930.23 is: 4,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.54 : 5,074.72 = 2,930.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.54/5,074.72 = 2,930.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.54x = 5,074.72 × 2,930.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.54x = 14,870,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,870,071.41/3,676.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.59

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