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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.48, 4,364.17 and 829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.48, 4,364.17 and 829.50 is: 1,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.48 : 4,364.17 = 829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.48/4,364.17 = 829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.48x = 4,364.17 × 829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.48x = 3,620,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,079.02/2,909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.24

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