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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.72, 4,394.44 and 1,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.72, 4,394.44 and 1,080.70 is: 1,621.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.72 : 4,394.44 = 1,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.72/4,394.44 = 1,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.72x = 4,394.44 × 1,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.72x = 4,749,071.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,071.31/2,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.00

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