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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.30, 4,115.10 and 2,929.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.30, 4,115.10 and 2,929.53 is: 4,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.30 : 4,115.10 = 2,929.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.30/4,115.10 = 2,929.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.30x = 4,115.10 × 2,929.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.30x = 12,055,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055,308.90/2,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.43

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