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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.97, 4,394.26 and 849.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.97, 4,394.26 and 849.42 is: 1,273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.97 : 4,394.26 = 849.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.97/4,394.26 = 849.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.97x = 4,394.26 × 849.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.97x = 3,732,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,572.33/2,929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.93

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