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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.78, 4,041.81 and 1,750.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.78, 4,041.81 and 1,750.26 is: 2,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.78 : 4,041.81 = 1,750.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.78/4,041.81 = 1,750.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.78x = 4,041.81 × 1,750.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.78x = 7,074,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,218.37/2,929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.59

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