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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.41, 4,394.06 and 738.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.41, 4,394.06 and 738.15 is: 1,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.41 : 4,394.06 = 738.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.41/4,394.06 = 738.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.41x = 4,394.06 × 738.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.41x = 3,243,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,471.70/2,929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.21

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