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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.92, 4,394.88 and 2,278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.92, 4,394.88 and 2,278.80 is: 3,418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.92 : 4,394.88 = 2,278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.92/4,394.88 = 2,278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.92x = 4,394.88 × 2,278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.92x = 10,015,052.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015,052.54/2,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.20

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