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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.47, 3,904.81 and 2,129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.47, 3,904.81 and 2,129.63 is: 2,938.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.47 : 3,904.81 = 2,129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.47/3,904.81 = 2,129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.47x = 3,904.81 × 2,129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.47x = 8,315,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,315,775.67/2,829.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.99

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