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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.59, 4,042.91 and 1,751.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.59, 4,042.91 and 1,751.33 is: 2,416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.59 : 4,042.91 = 1,751.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.59/4,042.91 = 1,751.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.59x = 4,042.91 × 1,751.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.59x = 7,080,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,484.06/2,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416.89

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