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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.40, 4,042.57 and 1,603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.40, 4,042.57 and 1,603.12 is: 2,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.40 : 4,042.57 = 1,603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.40/4,042.57 = 1,603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.40x = 4,042.57 × 1,603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.40x = 6,480,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,480,724.82/2,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.30

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