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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.76, 4,394.58 and 738.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.76, 4,394.58 and 738.48 is: 1,107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.76 : 4,394.58 = 738.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.76/4,394.58 = 738.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.76x = 4,394.58 × 738.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.76x = 3,245,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,309.44/2,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.71

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