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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.67, 4,394.49 and 1,175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.67, 4,394.49 and 1,175.46 is: 1,763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.67 : 4,394.49 = 1,175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.67/4,394.49 = 1,175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.67x = 4,394.49 × 1,175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.67x = 5,165,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,525.24/2,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.18

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