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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.65, 4,894.26 and 2,929.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.65, 4,894.26 and 2,929.32 is: 4,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.65 : 4,894.26 = 2,929.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.65/4,894.26 = 2,929.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.65x = 4,894.26 × 2,929.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.65x = 14,336,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,336,853.70/3,279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.47

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