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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.99, 5,321.74 and 2,929.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.99, 5,321.74 and 2,929.69 is: 4,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.99 : 5,321.74 = 2,929.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.99/5,321.74 = 2,929.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.99x = 5,321.74 × 2,929.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.99x = 15,591,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,591,048.46/3,552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.15

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