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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.44, 4,395.89 and 1,081.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.44, 4,395.89 and 1,081.85 is: 1,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.44 : 4,395.89 = 1,081.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.44/4,395.89 = 1,081.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.44x = 4,395.89 × 1,081.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.44x = 4,755,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755,693.60/2,929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.41

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