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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.25, 4,383.60 and 2,402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.25, 4,383.60 and 2,402.75 is: 3,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.25 : 4,383.60 = 2,402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.25/4,383.60 = 2,402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.25x = 4,383.60 × 2,402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.25x = 10,532,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,532,672.98/2,929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.70

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