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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.38, 4,393.26 and 2,004.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.38, 4,393.26 and 2,004.78 is: 3,006.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.38 : 4,393.26 = 2,004.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.38/4,393.26 = 2,004.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.38x = 4,393.26 × 2,004.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.38x = 8,807,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,519.78/2,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.62

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