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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.68, 4,857.90 and 2,929.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.68, 4,857.90 and 2,929.64 is: 4,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.68 : 4,857.90 = 2,929.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.68/4,857.90 = 2,929.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.68x = 4,857.90 × 2,929.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.68x = 14,231,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231,898.16/3,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.52

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