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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.57, 4,043.57 and 2,033.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.57, 4,043.57 and 2,033.37 is: 2,806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.57 : 4,043.57 = 2,033.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.57/4,043.57 = 2,033.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.57x = 4,043.57 × 2,033.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.57x = 8,222,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,222,063.76/2,929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.58

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