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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.91, 4,043.72 and 1,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.91, 4,043.72 and 1,670.96 is: 2,306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.91 : 4,043.72 = 1,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.91/4,043.72 = 1,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.91x = 4,043.72 × 1,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.91x = 6,756,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756,908.66/2,929.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.19

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