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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.88, 4,036.50 and 2,791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.88, 4,036.50 and 2,791.64 is: 3,846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.88 : 4,036.50 = 2,791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.88/4,036.50 = 2,791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.88x = 4,036.50 × 2,791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.88x = 11,268,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,268,454.86/2,929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.05

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