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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.08, 4,392.97 and 848.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.08, 4,392.97 and 848.63 is: 1,272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.08 : 4,392.97 = 848.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.08/4,392.97 = 848.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.08x = 4,392.97 × 848.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.08x = 3,728,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,006.13/2,929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.76

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