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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.71, 4,390.88 and 1,629.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.71, 4,390.88 and 1,629.09 is: 2,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.71 : 4,390.88 = 1,629.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.71/4,390.88 = 1,629.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.71x = 4,390.88 × 1,629.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.71x = 7,153,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,130.55/2,926.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.09

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