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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.33, 4,042.35 and 1,749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.33, 4,042.35 and 1,749.70 is: 2,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.33 : 4,042.35 = 1,749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.33/4,042.35 = 1,749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.33x = 4,042.35 × 1,749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.33x = 7,072,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,072,899.80/2,929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.51

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