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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.04, 3,129.30 and 1,429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.04, 3,129.30 and 1,429.16 is: 1,972.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.04 : 3,129.30 = 1,429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.04/3,129.30 = 1,429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.04x = 3,129.30 × 1,429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.04x = 4,472,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,270.39/2,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.74

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