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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.30, 5,549.70 and 2,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.30, 5,549.70 and 2,929.40 is: 4,388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.30 : 5,549.70 = 2,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.30/5,549.70 = 2,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.30x = 5,549.70 × 2,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.30x = 16,257,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257,291.18/3,704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.76

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