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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.38, 4,383.78 and 2,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.38, 4,383.78 and 2,402.88 is: 3,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.38 : 4,383.78 = 2,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.38/4,383.78 = 2,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.38x = 4,383.78 × 2,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.38x = 10,533,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,533,697.29/2,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.88

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