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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.46, 4,380.55 and 729.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.46, 4,380.55 and 729.07 is: 1,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.46 : 4,380.55 = 729.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.46/4,380.55 = 729.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.46x = 4,380.55 × 729.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.46x = 3,193,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,714.81/2,920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.57

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