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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.66, 4,398.95 and 2,559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.66, 4,398.95 and 2,559.26 is: 3,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.66 : 4,398.95 = 2,559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.66/4,398.95 = 2,559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.66x = 4,398.95 × 2,559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.66x = 11,258,074.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,258,074.17/2,929.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.80

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