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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.72, 5,039.80 and 2,929.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.72, 5,039.80 and 2,929.46 is: 4,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.72 : 5,039.80 = 2,929.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.72/5,039.80 = 2,929.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.72x = 5,039.80 × 2,929.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.72x = 14,763,892.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,763,892.51/3,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.74

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