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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.91, 4,381.29 and 729.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.91, 4,381.29 and 729.59 is: 1,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.91 : 4,381.29 = 729.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.91/4,381.29 = 729.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.91x = 4,381.29 × 729.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.91x = 3,196,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,523.46/2,920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.36

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