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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.52, 4,392.63 and 2,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.52, 4,392.63 and 2,006.12 is: 3,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.52 : 4,392.63 = 2,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.52/4,392.63 = 2,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.52x = 4,392.63 × 2,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.52x = 8,812,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,120.93/2,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.05

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