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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.34, 4,394.61 and 955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.34, 4,394.61 and 955.46 is: 1,433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.34 : 4,394.61 = 955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.34/4,394.61 = 955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.34x = 4,394.61 × 955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.34x = 4,198,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,852.10/2,929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.38

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