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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.07, 4,392.54 and 848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.07, 4,392.54 and 848.51 is: 1,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.07 : 4,392.54 = 848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.07/4,392.54 = 848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.07x = 4,392.54 × 848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.07x = 3,727,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,114.12/2,929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.46

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