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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.48, 4,035.90 and 2,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.48, 4,035.90 and 2,032.36 is: 2,799.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.48 : 4,035.90 = 2,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.48/4,035.90 = 2,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.48x = 4,035.90 × 2,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.48x = 8,202,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,401.72/2,929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.95

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