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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.20, 4,393.35 and 1,080.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.20, 4,393.35 and 1,080.06 is: 1,619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.20 : 4,393.35 = 1,080.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.20/4,393.35 = 1,080.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.20x = 4,393.35 × 1,080.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.20x = 4,745,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,081.60/2,929.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.92

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