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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.35, 4,393.34 and 848.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.35, 4,393.34 and 848.81 is: 1,273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.35 : 4,393.34 = 848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.35/4,393.34 = 848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.35x = 4,393.34 × 848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.35x = 3,729,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,084.71/2,929.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.01

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