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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,815.52, 5,267.82 and 2,929.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,815.52, 5,267.82 and 2,929.62 is: 4,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,815.52 : 5,267.82 = 2,929.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,815.52/5,267.82 = 2,929.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,815.52x = 5,267.82 × 2,929.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,815.52x = 15,432,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,432,710.83/3,815.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.72

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