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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.53, 4,043.21 and 1,670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.53, 4,043.21 and 1,670.59 is: 2,305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.53 : 4,043.21 = 1,670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.53/4,043.21 = 1,670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.53x = 4,043.21 × 1,670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.53x = 6,754,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754,527.73/2,929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.67

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