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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.32, 4,349.19 and 925.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.32, 4,349.19 and 925.59 is: 1,387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.32 : 4,349.19 = 925.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.32/4,349.19 = 925.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.32x = 4,349.19 × 925.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.32x = 4,025,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,566.77/2,900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.97

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