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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.10, 4,363.68 and 829.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.10, 4,363.68 and 829.05 is: 1,243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.10 : 4,363.68 = 829.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.10/4,363.68 = 829.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.10x = 4,363.68 × 829.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.10x = 3,617,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,708.90/2,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.58

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