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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.16, 4,396.01 and 1,082.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.16, 4,396.01 and 1,082.03 is: 1,623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.16 : 4,396.01 = 1,082.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.16/4,396.01 = 1,082.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.16x = 4,396.01 × 1,082.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.16x = 4,756,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,587.31/2,929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.87

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