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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.62, 4,394.46 and 1,696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.62, 4,394.46 and 1,696.28 is: 2,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.62 : 4,394.46 = 1,696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.62/4,394.46 = 1,696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.62x = 4,394.46 × 1,696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.62x = 7,454,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,212.64/2,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.43

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