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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.94, 4,365.72 and 829.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.94, 4,365.72 and 829.98 is: 1,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.94 : 4,365.72 = 829.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.94/4,365.72 = 829.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.94x = 4,365.72 × 829.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.94x = 3,623,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,460.29/2,909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.20

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