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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.34, 4,393.48 and 848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.34, 4,393.48 and 848.84 is: 1,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.34 : 4,393.48 = 848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.34/4,393.48 = 848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.34x = 4,393.48 × 848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.34x = 3,729,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,361.56/2,929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.11

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