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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.51, 3,744.05 and 1,929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.51, 3,744.05 and 1,929.29 is: 2,666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.51 : 3,744.05 = 1,929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.51/3,744.05 = 1,929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.51x = 3,744.05 × 1,929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.51x = 7,223,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,329.86/2,708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,666.91

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