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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.33, 4,391.26 and 1,759.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.33, 4,391.26 and 1,759.63 is: 2,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.33 : 4,391.26 = 1,759.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.33/4,391.26 = 1,759.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.33x = 4,391.26 × 1,759.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.33x = 7,726,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726,984.04/2,929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.80

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