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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.32, 4,411.35 and 2,549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.32, 4,411.35 and 2,549.16 is: 3,838.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.32 : 4,411.35 = 2,549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.32/4,411.35 = 2,549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.32x = 4,411.35 × 2,549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.32x = 11,245,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,245,236.97/2,929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.86

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