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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.59, 4,392.05 and 2,002.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.59, 4,392.05 and 2,002.83 is: 3,002.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.59 : 4,392.05 = 2,002.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.59/4,392.05 = 2,002.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.59x = 4,392.05 × 2,002.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.59x = 8,796,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796,519.49/2,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.65

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