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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.17, 4,397.27 and 2,465.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.17, 4,397.27 and 2,465.85 is: 3,701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.17 : 4,397.27 = 2,465.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.17/4,397.27 = 2,465.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.17x = 4,397.27 × 2,465.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.17x = 10,842,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,842,995.90/2,929.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.73

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