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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.52, 4,893.91 and 2,929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.52, 4,893.91 and 2,929.08 is: 4,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.52 : 4,893.91 = 2,929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.52/4,893.91 = 2,929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.52x = 4,893.91 × 2,929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.52x = 14,334,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,653.90/3,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.96

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