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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.81, 4,043.14 and 1,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.81, 4,043.14 and 1,603.52 is: 2,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.81 : 4,043.14 = 1,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.81/4,043.14 = 1,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.81x = 4,043.14 × 1,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.81x = 6,483,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,231.63/2,929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.85

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