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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.35, 4,391.19 and 1,079.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.35, 4,391.19 and 1,079.45 is: 1,618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.35 : 4,391.19 = 1,079.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.35/4,391.19 = 1,079.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.35x = 4,391.19 × 1,079.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.35x = 4,740,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,068.60/2,929.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.13

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