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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.05, 4,393.44 and 848.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.05, 4,393.44 and 848.99 is: 1,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.05 : 4,393.44 = 848.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.05/4,393.44 = 848.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.05x = 4,393.44 × 848.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.05x = 3,729,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,997.61/2,929.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.45

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