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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.01, 4,393.53 and 849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.01, 4,393.53 and 849.15 is: 1,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.01 : 4,393.53 = 849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.01/4,393.53 = 849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.01x = 4,393.53 × 849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.01x = 3,730,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,766.00/2,929.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.73

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