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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.96, 5,329.40 and 2,930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.96, 5,329.40 and 2,930.88 is: 4,396.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.96 : 5,329.40 = 2,930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.96/5,329.40 = 2,930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.96x = 5,329.40 × 2,930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.96x = 15,619,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619,831.87/3,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.29

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