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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.67, 4,044.34 and 1,811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.67, 4,044.34 and 1,811.27 is: 2,500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.67 : 4,044.34 = 1,811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.67/4,044.34 = 1,811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.67x = 4,044.34 × 1,811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.67x = 7,325,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325,391.71/2,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.42

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