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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.57, 4,032.89 and 2,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.57, 4,032.89 and 2,265.17 is: 3,118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.57 : 4,032.89 = 2,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.57/4,032.89 = 2,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.57x = 4,032.89 × 2,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.57x = 9,135,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,135,158.45/2,929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.26

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