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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.50, 4,383.43 and 2,597.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.50, 4,383.43 and 2,597.81 is: 3,887.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.50 : 4,383.43 = 2,597.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.50/4,383.43 = 2,597.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.50x = 4,383.43 × 2,597.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.50x = 11,387,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,387,289.88/2,929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.11

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