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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.16, 4,381.70 and 729.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.16, 4,381.70 and 729.89 is: 1,094.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.16 : 4,381.70 = 729.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.16/4,381.70 = 729.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.16x = 4,381.70 × 729.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.16x = 3,198,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,133.46/2,921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.82

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