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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,421.81, 6,099.37 and 2,929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,421.81, 6,099.37 and 2,929.19 is: 4,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,421.81 : 6,099.37 = 2,929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,421.81/6,099.37 = 2,929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,421.81x = 6,099.37 × 2,929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,421.81x = 17,866,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866,175.79/4,421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.46

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