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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.86, 4,390.47 and 1,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.86, 4,390.47 and 1,467 is: 2,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.86 : 4,390.47 = 1,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.86/4,390.47 = 1,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.86x = 4,390.47 × 1,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.86x = 6,440,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,440,819.49/2,929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.34

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