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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.95, 4,394.20 and 1,080.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.95, 4,394.20 and 1,080.06 is: 1,619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.95 : 4,394.20 = 1,080.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.95/4,394.20 = 1,080.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.95x = 4,394.20 × 1,080.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.95x = 4,745,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,999.65/2,929.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.82

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