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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.85, 4,388.62 and 2,001.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.85, 4,388.62 and 2,001.05 is: 2,997.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.85 : 4,388.62 = 2,001.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.85/4,388.62 = 2,001.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.85x = 4,388.62 × 2,001.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.85x = 8,781,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,781,848.05/2,929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.37

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