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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.56, 4,043.52 and 1,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.56, 4,043.52 and 1,998 is: 2,757.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.56 : 4,043.52 = 1,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.56/4,043.52 = 1,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.56x = 4,043.52 × 1,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.56x = 8,078,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078,952.96/2,929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.74

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