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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.14, 4,391.06 and 1,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.14, 4,391.06 and 1,079 is: 1,617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.14 : 4,391.06 = 1,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.14/4,391.06 = 1,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.14x = 4,391.06 × 1,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.14x = 4,737,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,953.74/2,929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.52

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