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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.63, 4,365.21 and 829.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.63, 4,365.21 and 829.64 is: 1,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.63 : 4,365.21 = 829.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.63/4,365.21 = 829.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.63x = 4,365.21 × 829.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.63x = 3,621,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,552.82/2,909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.68

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