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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.38, 6,941.58 and 2,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.38, 6,941.58 and 2,029.28 is: 3,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.38 : 6,941.58 = 2,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.38/6,941.58 = 2,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.38x = 6,941.58 × 2,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.38x = 14,086,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,086,409.46/4,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.83

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