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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.44, 4,393.30 and 1,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.44, 4,393.30 and 1,174.44 is: 1,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.44 : 4,393.30 = 1,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.44/4,393.30 = 1,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.44x = 4,393.30 × 1,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.44x = 5,159,667.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,667.25/2,929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.32

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