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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.40, 4,394.10 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.40, 4,394.10 and 738.20 is: 1,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.40 : 4,394.10 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.40/4,394.10 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.40x = 4,394.10 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.40x = 3,243,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,724.62/2,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.30

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