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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.49, 4,050.47 and 2,560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.49, 4,050.47 and 2,560.43 is: 3,540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.49 : 4,050.47 = 2,560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.49/4,050.47 = 2,560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.49x = 4,050.47 × 2,560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.49x = 10,370,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,370,944.90/2,929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.19

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