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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.44, 4,394.02 and 738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.44, 4,394.02 and 738.12 is: 1,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.44 : 4,394.02 = 738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.44/4,394.02 = 738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.44x = 4,394.02 × 738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.44x = 3,243,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,314.04/2,929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.14

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