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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.26, 4,038.75 and 2,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.26, 4,038.75 and 2,367.66 is: 3,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.26 : 4,038.75 = 2,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.26/4,038.75 = 2,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.26x = 4,038.75 × 2,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.26x = 9,562,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,562,386.83/2,929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.44

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