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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.46, 4,042.73 and 1,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.46, 4,042.73 and 1,751.22 is: 2,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.46 : 4,042.73 = 1,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.46/4,042.73 = 1,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.46x = 4,042.73 × 1,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.46x = 7,079,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,079,700.87/2,929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.73

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