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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.86, 4,394.12 and 849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.86, 4,394.12 and 849.38 is: 1,273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.86 : 4,394.12 = 849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.86/4,394.12 = 849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.86x = 4,394.12 × 849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.86x = 3,732,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,251.43/2,929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.87

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