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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.96, 4,391.70 and 2,353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.96, 4,391.70 and 2,353.24 is: 3,527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.96 : 4,391.70 = 2,353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.96/4,391.70 = 2,353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.96x = 4,391.70 × 2,353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.96x = 10,334,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334,724.11/2,929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.26

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