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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.53, 4,039.56 and 2,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.53, 4,039.56 and 2,264.94 is: 3,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.53 : 4,039.56 = 2,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.53/4,039.56 = 2,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.53x = 4,039.56 × 2,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.53x = 9,149,361.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,361.03/2,929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.15

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