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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.91, 4,043.22 and 1,603.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.91, 4,043.22 and 1,603.61 is: 2,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.91 : 4,043.22 = 1,603.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.91/4,043.22 = 1,603.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.91x = 4,043.22 × 1,603.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.91x = 6,483,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,748.02/2,929.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.95

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