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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.81, 6,365.76 and 2,930.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.81, 6,365.76 and 2,930.86 is: 4,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.81 : 6,365.76 = 2,930.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.81/6,365.76 = 2,930.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.81x = 6,365.76 × 2,930.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.81x = 18,657,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657,195.43/4,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.09

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