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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.91, 5,564.65 and 2,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.91, 5,564.65 and 2,929.52 is: 4,397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.91 : 5,564.65 = 2,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.91/5,564.65 = 2,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.91x = 5,564.65 × 2,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.91x = 16,301,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,301,734.25/3,706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.66

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