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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.89, 4,391.46 and 1,628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.89, 4,391.46 and 1,628.76 is: 2,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.89 : 4,391.46 = 1,628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.89/4,391.46 = 1,628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.89x = 4,391.46 × 1,628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.89x = 7,152,634.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152,634.39/2,929.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.26

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